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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.92, 657.30 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.92, 657.30 and 284.38 is: 425.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.92 : 657.30 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.92/657.30 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.92x = 657.30 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.92x = 186,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,921.33/438.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.87

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