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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.71, 946.07 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.71, 946.07 and 387.06 is: 580.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.71 : 946.07 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.71/946.07 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.71x = 946.07 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.71x = 366,183.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,183.92/630.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.59

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