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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.46, 583.83 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.46, 583.83 and 302.31 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.46 : 583.83 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.46/583.83 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.46x = 583.83 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.46x = 176,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,498.35/389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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