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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.69, 944.38 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.69, 944.38 and 264.38 is: 396.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.69 : 944.38 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.69/944.38 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.69x = 944.38 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.69x = 249,676.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,676.85/629.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.51

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