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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.36, 945.57 and 385.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.36, 945.57 and 385.23 is: 577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.36 : 945.57 = 385.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.36/945.57 = 385.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.36x = 945.57 × 385.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.36x = 364,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,261.93/630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.86

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