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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.17, 966.30 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.17, 966.30 and 254.14 is: 381.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.17 : 966.30 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.17/966.30 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.17x = 966.30 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.17x = 245,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,575.48/644.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.23

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