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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.15, 944.55 and 397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.15, 944.55 and 397.31 is: 596.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.15 : 944.55 = 397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.15/944.55 = 397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.15x = 944.55 × 397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.15x = 375,274.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,274.44/629.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.48

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