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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.18, 944.55 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.18, 944.55 and 386.82 is: 579.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.18 : 944.55 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.18/944.55 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.18x = 944.55 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.18x = 365,370.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,370.83/630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.79

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