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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.58, 944.88 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.58, 944.88 and 264.61 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.58 : 944.88 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.58/944.88 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.58x = 944.88 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.58x = 250,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,022.33/629.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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