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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.93, 944.28 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.93, 944.28 and 399.08 is: 598.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.93 : 944.28 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.93/944.28 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.93x = 944.28 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.93x = 376,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,845.62/629.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.23

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