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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.64, 946.18 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.64, 946.18 and 265.68 is: 398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.64 : 946.18 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.64/946.18 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.64x = 946.18 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.64x = 251,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,381.43/630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.62

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