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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.54, 945.91 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.54, 945.91 and 387.33 is: 580.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.54 : 945.91 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.54/945.91 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.54x = 945.91 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.54x = 366,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,379.32/631.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.14

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