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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.27, 945.11 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.27, 945.11 and 264.86 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.27 : 945.11 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.27/945.11 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.27x = 945.11 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.27x = 250,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,317.77/630.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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