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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 944.62 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 944.62 and 264.44 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 944.62 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/944.62 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 944.62 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 249,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,795.31/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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