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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.26, 944.70 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.26, 944.70 and 265.28 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.26 : 944.70 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.26/944.70 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.26x = 944.70 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.26x = 250,610.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,610.02/630.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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