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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.43, 946.80 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.43, 946.80 and 388.22 is: 581.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.43 : 946.80 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.43/946.80 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.43x = 946.80 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.43x = 367,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,561.96/632.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.19

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