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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.70, 584.55 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.70, 584.55 and 298.62 is: 447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.70 : 584.55 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.70/584.55 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.70x = 584.55 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.70x = 174,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,558.32/389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.93

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