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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.87, 945.03 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.87, 945.03 and 264.62 is: 397.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.87 : 945.03 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.87/945.03 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.87x = 945.03 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.87x = 250,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,069.11/629.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.02

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