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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.82, 946.84 and 387.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.82, 946.84 and 387.82 is: 582.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.82 : 946.84 = 387.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.82/946.84 = 387.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.82x = 946.84 × 387.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.82x = 367,203.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,203.49/630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.11

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