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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.46, 583.74 and 303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.46, 583.74 and 303.42 is: 454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.46 : 583.74 = 303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.46/583.74 = 303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.46x = 583.74 × 303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.46x = 177,118.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,118.39/389.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.78

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