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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 945.78 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 945.78 and 386.92 is: 580.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 945.78 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/945.78 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 945.78 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 365,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,941.20/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.93

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