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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.35, 943.95 and 385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.35, 943.95 and 385.45 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.35 : 943.95 = 385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.35/943.95 = 385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.35x = 943.95 × 385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.35x = 363,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,840.81/629.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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