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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.94, 945.34 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.94, 945.34 and 385.72 is: 578.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.94 : 945.34 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.94/945.34 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.94x = 945.34 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.94x = 364,636.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,636.54/629.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.84

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