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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.24, 944.94 and 386.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.24, 944.94 and 386.70 is: 579.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.24 : 944.94 = 386.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.24/944.94 = 386.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.24x = 944.94 × 386.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.24x = 365,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,408.30/630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.79

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