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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.95, 946.70 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.95, 946.70 and 265.82 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.95 : 946.70 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.95/946.70 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.95x = 946.70 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.95x = 251,651.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,651.79/630.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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