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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.92, 706.20 and 389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.92, 706.20 and 389.92 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.92 : 706.20 = 389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.92/706.20 = 389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.92x = 706.20 × 389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.92x = 275,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,361.50/470.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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