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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.06, 942.98 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.06, 942.98 and 397.22 is: 595.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.06 : 942.98 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.06/942.98 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.06x = 942.98 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.06x = 374,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,563.81/629.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.44

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