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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.75, 944.45 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.75, 944.45 and 264.62 is: 396.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.75 : 944.45 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.75/944.45 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.75x = 944.45 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.75x = 249,919.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,919.04/629.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.85

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