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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.16, 944.18 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.16, 944.18 and 386.18 is: 578.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.16 : 944.18 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.16/944.18 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.16x = 944.18 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.16x = 364,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,616.78/630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.61

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