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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.98, 946.83 and 265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.98, 946.83 and 265.74 is: 398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.98 : 946.83 = 265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.98/946.83 = 265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.98x = 946.83 × 265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.98x = 251,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,610.60/630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.76

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