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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 944.46 and 385.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 944.46 and 385.92 is: 578.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 944.46 = 385.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/944.46 = 385.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 944.46 × 385.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 364,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,486.00/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.88

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