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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 944.53 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 944.53 and 264.42 is: 396.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 944.53 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/944.53 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 944.53 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 249,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,751.96/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.64

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