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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 605.61 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 605.61 and 283.59 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 605.61 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/605.61 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 605.61 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 171,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,744.94/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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