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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 945.27 and 386.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 945.27 and 386.98 is: 580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 945.27 = 386.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/945.27 = 386.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 945.27 × 386.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 365,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,798.22/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.65

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