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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.32, 945.27 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.32, 945.27 and 398.39 is: 597.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.32 : 945.27 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.32/945.27 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.32x = 945.27 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.32x = 376,581.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,581.39/630.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.45

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