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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.05, 945 and 399.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.05, 945 and 399.24 is: 597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.05 : 945 = 399.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.05/945 = 399.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.05x = 945 × 399.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.05x = 377,281.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,281.80/631.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.86

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