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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.40, 944.74 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.40, 944.74 and 264.76 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.40 : 944.74 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.40/944.74 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.40x = 944.74 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.40x = 250,129.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,129.36/630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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