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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.81, 945.25 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.81, 945.25 and 264.86 is: 397.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.81 : 945.25 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.81/945.25 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.81x = 945.25 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.81x = 250,358.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,358.92/629.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.51

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