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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 944 and 386.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 944 and 386.34 is: 578.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 944 = 386.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/944 = 386.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 944 × 386.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 364,704.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,704.96/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.40

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