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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.66, 962.61 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.66, 962.61 and 256.94 is: 385.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.66 : 962.61 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.66/962.61 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.66x = 962.61 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.66x = 247,333.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,333.01/641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.46

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