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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.34, 944.14 and 386.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.34, 944.14 and 386.13 is: 578.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.34 : 944.14 = 386.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.34/944.14 = 386.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.34x = 944.14 × 386.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.34x = 364,560.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,560.78/630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.36

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