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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 944.19 and 385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 944.19 and 385.94 is: 578.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 944.19 = 385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/944.19 = 385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 944.19 × 385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 364,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,395.97/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.90

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