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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.47, 944.41 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.47, 944.41 and 264.36 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.47 : 944.41 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.47/944.41 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.47x = 944.41 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.47x = 249,664.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,664.23/629.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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