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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.49, 943.89 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.49, 943.89 and 264.18 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.49 : 943.89 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.49/943.89 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.49x = 943.89 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.49x = 249,352.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,352.14/629.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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