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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.37, 945.15 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.37, 945.15 and 386.56 is: 579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.37 : 945.15 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.37/945.15 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.37x = 945.15 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.37x = 365,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,357.18/630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.59

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