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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.72, 944.58 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.72, 944.58 and 264.76 is: 397.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.72 : 944.58 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.72/944.58 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.72x = 944.58 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.72x = 250,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,087.00/629.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.14

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