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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.14, 630.99 and 389.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.14, 630.99 and 389.48 is: 580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.14 : 630.99 = 389.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.14/630.99 = 389.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.14x = 630.99 × 389.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.14x = 245,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,759.56/423.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.80

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