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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.90, 944.98 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.90, 944.98 and 264.69 is: 397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.90 : 944.98 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.90/944.98 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.90x = 944.98 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.90x = 250,126.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,126.76/629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.09

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