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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.92, 944.52 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.92, 944.52 and 264.40 is: 396.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.92 : 944.52 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.92/944.52 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.92x = 944.52 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.92x = 249,731.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,731.09/629.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.45

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