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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.78, 945.96 and 387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.78, 945.96 and 387.27 is: 580.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.78 : 945.96 = 387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.78/945.96 = 387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.78x = 945.96 × 387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.78x = 366,341.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,341.93/630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.78

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