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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.32, 944.59 and 386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.32, 944.59 and 386.32 is: 579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.32 : 944.59 = 386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.32/944.59 = 386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.32x = 944.59 × 386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.32x = 364,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,914.01/629.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.85

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