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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 942.54 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 942.54 and 385.64 is: 577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 942.54 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/942.54 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 942.54 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 363,481.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,481.13/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.45

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