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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.97, 945.97 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.97, 945.97 and 265.55 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.97 : 945.97 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.97/945.97 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.97x = 945.97 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.97x = 251,196.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,196.94/630.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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