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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.47, 583.46 and 306.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.47, 583.46 and 306.77 is: 459.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.47 : 583.46 = 306.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.47/583.46 = 306.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.47x = 583.46 × 306.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.47x = 178,988.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,988.01/389.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.56

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