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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.48, 582.83 and 312.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.48, 582.83 and 312.93 is: 468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.48 : 582.83 = 312.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.48/582.83 = 312.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.48x = 582.83 × 312.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.48x = 182,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,384.60/389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.28

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