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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.97, 606.79 and 389.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.97, 606.79 and 389.79 is: 584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.97 : 606.79 = 389.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.97/606.79 = 389.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.97x = 606.79 × 389.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.97x = 236,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,519.70/404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.04

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