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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.64, 947.70 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.64, 947.70 and 388.35 is: 582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.64 : 947.70 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.64/947.70 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.64x = 947.70 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.64x = 368,039.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,039.30/631.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.68

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