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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.92, 584.82 and 303.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.92, 584.82 and 303.59 is: 454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.92 : 584.82 = 303.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.92/584.82 = 303.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.92x = 584.82 × 303.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.92x = 177,542.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,542.58/390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.17

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