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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469.89, 704.88 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469.89, 704.88 and 389.34 is: 584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469.89 : 704.88 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469.89/704.88 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469.89x = 704.88 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469.89x = 274,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,437.98/469.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.05

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