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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.68, 946.89 and 398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.68, 946.89 and 398.88 is: 598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.68 : 946.89 = 398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.68/946.89 = 398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.68x = 946.89 × 398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.68x = 377,695.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,695.48/630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.87

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