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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.35, 945.86 and 265.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.35, 945.86 and 265.13 is: 397.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.35 : 945.86 = 265.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.35/945.86 = 265.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.35x = 945.86 × 265.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.35x = 250,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,771.80/630.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.83

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