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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.39, 944.53 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.39, 944.53 and 386.40 is: 578.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.39 : 944.53 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.39/944.53 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.39x = 944.53 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.39x = 364,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,967.36/630.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.96

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