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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.05, 943.50 and 398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.05, 943.50 and 398.24 is: 596.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.05 : 943.50 = 398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.05/943.50 = 398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.05x = 943.50 × 398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.05x = 375,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,739.44/630.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.36

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