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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.03, 966.49 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.03, 966.49 and 254.04 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.03 : 966.49 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.03/966.49 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.03x = 966.49 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.03x = 245,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,527.70/644.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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