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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.52, 946.05 and 399.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.52, 946.05 and 399.67 is: 599.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.52 : 946.05 = 399.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.52/946.05 = 399.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.52x = 946.05 × 399.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.52x = 378,107.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,107.80/630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.68

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