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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390, 584.48 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390, 584.48 and 303.44 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390 : 584.48 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390/584.48 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390x = 584.48 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390x = 177,354.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,354.61/390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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