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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.68, 948.39 and 399.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.68, 948.39 and 399.88 is: 600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.68 : 948.39 = 399.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.68/948.39 = 399.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.68x = 948.39 × 399.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.68x = 379,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,242.19/631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.37

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