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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.54, 945.66 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.54, 945.66 and 399.12 is: 598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.54 : 945.66 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.54/945.66 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.54x = 945.66 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.54x = 377,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,429.82/630.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.59

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