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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.45, 580.83 and 289.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.45, 580.83 and 289.83 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.45 : 580.83 = 289.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.45/580.83 = 289.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.45x = 580.83 × 289.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.45x = 168,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,341.96/387.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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