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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.38, 945.70 and 265.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.38, 945.70 and 265.47 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.38 : 945.70 = 265.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.38/945.70 = 265.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.38x = 945.70 × 265.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.38x = 251,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,054.32/630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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