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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.57, 944.31 and 397.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.57, 944.31 and 397.79 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.57 : 944.31 = 397.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.57/944.31 = 397.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.57x = 944.31 × 397.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.57x = 375,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,632.49/629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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