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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.66, 946.08 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.66, 946.08 and 260.54 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.66 : 946.08 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.66/946.08 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.66x = 946.08 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.66x = 246,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,491.68/630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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