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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.03, 944.16 and 398.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.03, 944.16 and 398.37 is: 597.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.03 : 944.16 = 398.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.03/944.16 = 398.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.03x = 944.16 × 398.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.03x = 376,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,125.02/629.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.94

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