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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.69, 946.44 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.69, 946.44 and 265.79 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.69 : 946.44 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.69/946.44 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.69x = 946.44 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.69x = 251,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,549.56/630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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