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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.71, 944.66 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.71, 944.66 and 383.10 is: 574.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.71 : 944.66 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.71/944.66 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.71x = 944.66 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.71x = 361,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,896.66/629.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.71

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