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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.45, 945.81 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.45, 945.81 and 265.41 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.45 : 945.81 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.45/945.81 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.45x = 945.81 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.45x = 251,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,027.43/630.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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