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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 943.12 and 397.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 943.12 and 397.99 is: 595.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 943.12 = 397.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/943.12 = 397.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 943.12 × 397.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 375,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,352.33/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.99

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