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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.97, 944.97 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.97, 944.97 and 264.75 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.97 : 944.97 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.97/944.97 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.97x = 944.97 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.97x = 250,180.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,180.81/629.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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