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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.45, 944.24 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.45, 944.24 and 264.41 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.45 : 944.24 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.45/944.24 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.45x = 944.24 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.45x = 249,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,660.46/629.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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