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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.60, 607.80 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.60, 607.80 and 389.30 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.60 : 607.80 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.60/607.80 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.60x = 607.80 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.60x = 236,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,616.54/404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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