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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.52, 944.84 and 264.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.52, 944.84 and 264.20 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.52 : 944.84 = 264.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.52/944.84 = 264.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.52x = 944.84 × 264.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.52x = 249,626.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,626.73/629.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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