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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.31, 583.81 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.31, 583.81 and 312.46 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.31 : 583.81 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.31/583.81 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.31x = 583.81 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.31x = 182,415.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,415.03/389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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