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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.45, 945 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.45, 945 and 265.14 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.45 : 945 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.45/945 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.45x = 945 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.45x = 250,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,557.30/630.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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