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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.89, 658.41 and 284.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.89, 658.41 and 284.97 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.89 : 658.41 = 284.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.89/658.41 = 284.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.89x = 658.41 × 284.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.89x = 187,627.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,627.10/438.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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