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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.14, 945.68 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.14, 945.68 and 387.15 is: 580.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.14 : 945.68 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.14/945.68 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.14x = 945.68 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.14x = 366,120.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,120.01/631.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.09

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