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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.82, 614.66 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.82, 614.66 and 389.30 is: 583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.82 : 614.66 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.82/614.66 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.82x = 614.66 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.82x = 239,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,287.14/409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.88

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