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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.80, 944.10 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.80, 944.10 and 264.30 is: 396.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.80 : 944.10 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.80/944.10 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.80x = 944.10 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.80x = 249,525.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,525.63/628.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.83

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