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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.70, 946.11 and 265.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.70, 946.11 and 265.42 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.70 : 946.11 = 265.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.70/946.11 = 265.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.70x = 946.11 × 265.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.70x = 251,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,116.52/630.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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