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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.47, 584.98 and 303.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.47, 584.98 and 303.50 is: 454.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.47 : 584.98 = 303.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.47/584.98 = 303.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.47x = 584.98 × 303.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.47x = 177,536.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,536.99/390.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.68

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