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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 946.74 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 946.74 and 388.08 is: 582.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 946.74 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/946.74 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 946.74 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 367,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,410.86/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.69

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