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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.30, 713.42 and 389.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.30, 713.42 and 389.64 is: 584.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.30 : 713.42 = 389.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.30/713.42 = 389.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.30x = 713.42 × 389.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.30x = 277,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,976.97/475.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.85

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