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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.13, 965.91 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.13, 965.91 and 254.10 is: 381.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.13 : 965.91 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.13/965.91 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.13x = 965.91 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.13x = 245,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,437.73/644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.04

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