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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.50, 705.84 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.50, 705.84 and 389.68 is: 584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.50 : 705.84 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.50/705.84 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.50x = 705.84 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.50x = 275,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,051.73/470.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.59

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