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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 944.32 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 944.32 and 398.54 is: 597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 944.32 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/944.32 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 944.32 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 376,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,349.29/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.66

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