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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.36, 945.67 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.36, 945.67 and 264.94 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.36 : 945.67 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.36/945.67 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.36x = 945.67 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.36x = 250,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,541.41/630.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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