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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 943.87 and 397.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 943.87 and 397.86 is: 596.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 943.87 = 397.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/943.87 = 397.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 943.87 × 397.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 375,529.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,529.64/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.42

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