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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.30, 944.07 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.30, 944.07 and 264.13 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.30 : 944.07 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.30/944.07 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.30x = 944.07 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.30x = 249,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,353.86/629.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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