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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.84, 961.26 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.84, 961.26 and 256 is: 384

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.84 : 961.26 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.84/961.26 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.84x = 961.26 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.84x = 246,082.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,082.56/640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384

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