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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.01, 944.53 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.01, 944.53 and 399.09 is: 597.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.01 : 944.53 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.01/944.53 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.01x = 944.53 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.01x = 376,951.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,951.48/631.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.38

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