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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630, 945.60 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630, 945.60 and 264.69 is: 397.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630 : 945.60 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630/945.60 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630x = 945.60 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630x = 250,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,290.86/630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.29

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