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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 943.98 and 264.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.84, 943.98 and 264.54 is: 396.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.84 : 943.98 = 264.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.84/943.98 = 264.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.84x = 943.98 × 264.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.84x = 249,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,720.47/629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.48

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