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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.60, 946.05 and 265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.60, 946.05 and 265.19 is: 397.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.60 : 946.05 = 265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.60/946.05 = 265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.60x = 946.05 × 265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.60x = 250,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,883.00/630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.85

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