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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.88, 946.38 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.88, 946.38 and 265.66 is: 398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.88 : 946.38 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.88/946.38 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.88x = 946.38 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.88x = 251,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,415.31/630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.52

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