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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.57, 945.17 and 397.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.57, 945.17 and 397.81 is: 597.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.57 : 945.17 = 397.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.57/945.17 = 397.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.57x = 945.17 × 397.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.57x = 375,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,998.76/629.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.23

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