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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.72, 944.40 and 264.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.72, 944.40 and 264.43 is: 396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.72 : 944.40 = 264.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.72/944.40 = 264.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.72x = 944.40 × 264.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.72x = 249,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,727.69/629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.57

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