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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.43, 945.16 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.43, 945.16 and 386.66 is: 579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.43 : 945.16 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.43/945.16 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.43x = 945.16 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.43x = 365,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,456.96/630.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.70

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