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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.35, 943.55 and 398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.35, 943.55 and 398.44 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.35 : 943.55 = 398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.35/943.55 = 398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.35x = 943.55 × 398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.35x = 375,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,943.44/630.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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