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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.40, 945.68 and 265.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.40, 945.68 and 265.09 is: 397.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.40 : 945.68 = 265.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.40/945.68 = 265.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.40x = 945.68 × 265.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.40x = 250,688.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,688.39/630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.67

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