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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.94, 946.84 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.94, 946.84 and 386.72 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.94 : 946.84 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.94/946.84 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.94x = 946.84 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.94x = 366,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,161.96/630.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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