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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.79, 589.47 and 316.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.79, 589.47 and 316.68 is: 475.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.79 : 589.47 = 316.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.79/589.47 = 316.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.79x = 589.47 × 316.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.79x = 186,671.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,671.90/392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.24

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