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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.07, 944.21 and 386.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.07, 944.21 and 386.07 is: 579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.07 : 944.21 = 386.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.07/944.21 = 386.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.07x = 944.21 × 386.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.07x = 364,529.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,529.22/629.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.47

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