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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.83, 944.19 and 386.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.83, 944.19 and 386.26 is: 579.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.83 : 944.19 = 386.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.83/944.19 = 386.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.83x = 944.19 × 386.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.83x = 364,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,702.83/629.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.05

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