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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.84, 944.68 and 264.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.84, 944.68 and 264.80 is: 397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.84 : 944.68 = 264.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.84/944.68 = 264.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.84x = 944.68 × 264.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.84x = 250,151.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,151.26/629.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.17

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