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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.85, 944.89 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.85, 944.89 and 386.64 is: 579.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.85 : 944.89 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.85/944.89 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.85x = 944.89 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.85x = 365,332.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,332.27/630.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.11

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