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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470.95, 705.51 and 389.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470.95, 705.51 and 389.54 is: 583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470.95 : 705.51 = 389.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470.95/705.51 = 389.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470.95x = 705.51 × 389.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470.95x = 274,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,826.13/470.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.56

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