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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.90, 945.49 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.90, 945.49 and 259.93 is: 390.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.90 : 945.49 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.90/945.49 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.90x = 945.49 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.90x = 245,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,760.61/629.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.16

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