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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.73, 944.74 and 264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.73, 944.74 and 264.31 is: 396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.73 : 944.74 = 264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.73/944.74 = 264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.73x = 944.74 × 264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.73x = 249,704.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,704.23/629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.53

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