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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.66, 944.83 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.66, 944.83 and 264.70 is: 397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.66 : 944.83 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.66/944.83 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.66x = 944.83 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.66x = 250,098.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,098.01/629.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.19

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