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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.26, 944.90 and 399.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.26, 944.90 and 399.34 is: 597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.26 : 944.90 = 399.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.26/944.90 = 399.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.26x = 944.90 × 399.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.26x = 377,336.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,336.37/631.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.75

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