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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.46, 945.69 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.46, 945.69 and 260.48 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.46 : 945.69 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.46/945.69 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.46x = 945.69 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.46x = 246,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,328.60/630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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