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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.85, 945.15 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.85, 945.15 and 264.61 is: 397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.85 : 945.15 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.85/945.15 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.85x = 945.15 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.85x = 250,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,094.82/629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.07

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