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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.15, 944.79 and 383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.15, 944.79 and 383.68 is: 574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.15 : 944.79 = 383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.15/944.79 = 383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.15x = 944.79 × 383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.15x = 362,497.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,497.03/631.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.34

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