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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.27, 944.37 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.27, 944.37 and 386.28 is: 578.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.27 : 944.37 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.27/944.37 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.27x = 944.37 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.27x = 364,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,791.24/630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.79

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