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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.23, 945.68 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.23, 945.68 and 265.04 is: 397.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.23 : 945.68 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.23/945.68 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.23x = 945.68 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.23x = 250,640.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,640.52/630.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.70

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