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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 605.41 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 605.41 and 283.64 is: 391.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 605.41 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/605.41 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 605.41 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 171,714.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,714.76/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.25

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