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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 944.61 and 264.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 944.61 and 264.52 is: 396.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 944.61 = 264.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/944.61 = 264.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 944.61 × 264.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 249,868.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,868.24/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.81

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