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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.28, 590.82 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.28, 590.82 and 312.92 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.28 : 590.82 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.28/590.82 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.28x = 590.82 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.28x = 184,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,879.39/394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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