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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.53, 944.47 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.53, 944.47 and 398.10 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.53 : 944.47 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.53/944.47 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.53x = 944.47 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.53x = 375,991.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,991.52/629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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