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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.95, 944.98 and 259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.95, 944.98 and 259.67 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.95 : 944.98 = 259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.95/944.98 = 259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.95x = 944.98 × 259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.95x = 245,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,378.23/629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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