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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 943.94 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 943.94 and 399.15 is: 598.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 943.94 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/943.94 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 943.94 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 376,774.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,774.65/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.05

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