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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.73, 946.46 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.73, 946.46 and 265.49 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.73 : 946.46 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.73/946.46 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.73x = 946.46 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.73x = 251,269.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,269.61/630.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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