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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 944.61 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 944.61 and 399.08 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 944.61 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/944.61 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 944.61 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 376,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,972.76/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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