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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.82, 945.34 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.82, 945.34 and 386.82 is: 580.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.82 : 945.34 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.82/945.34 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.82x = 945.34 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.82x = 365,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,675.45/629.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.60

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