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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631.11, 946.63 and 265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631.11, 946.63 and 265.91 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631.11 : 946.63 = 265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631.11/946.63 = 265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631.11x = 946.63 × 265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631.11x = 251,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,718.38/631.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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