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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.44, 946.98 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.44, 946.98 and 399.98 is: 599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.44 : 946.98 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.44/946.98 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.44x = 946.98 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.44x = 378,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,773.06/631.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.86

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