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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.79, 583.65 and 308.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.79, 583.65 and 308.79 is: 462.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.79 : 583.65 = 308.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.79/583.65 = 308.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.79x = 583.65 × 308.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.79x = 180,225.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,225.28/389.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.37

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