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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.84, 944.64 and 399.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.84, 944.64 and 399.18 is: 597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.84 : 944.64 = 399.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.84/944.64 = 399.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.84x = 944.64 × 399.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.84x = 377,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,081.40/630.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.74

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