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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.55, 944.39 and 264.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.55, 944.39 and 264.29 is: 396.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.55 : 944.39 = 264.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.55/944.39 = 264.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.55x = 944.39 × 264.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.55x = 249,588.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,588.77/629.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.46

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