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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.70, 944.64 and 264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.70, 944.64 and 264.50 is: 396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.70 : 944.64 = 264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.70/944.64 = 264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.70x = 944.64 × 264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.70x = 249,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,857.28/629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.79

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