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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.79, 945.81 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.79, 945.81 and 265.38 is: 397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.79 : 945.81 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.79/945.81 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.79x = 945.81 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.79x = 250,995.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,995.51/630.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.91

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