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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 945.86 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 945.86 and 387.28 is: 580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 945.86 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/945.86 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 945.86 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 366,312.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,312.66/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.29

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