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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.63, 945.98 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.63, 945.98 and 265.05 is: 397.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.63 : 945.98 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.63/945.98 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.63x = 945.98 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.63x = 250,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,730.67/630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.59

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