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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.95, 945.06 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.95, 945.06 and 264.55 is: 396.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.95 : 945.06 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.95/945.06 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.95x = 945.06 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.95x = 250,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,015.62/629.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.88

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