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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.18, 966.34 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.18, 966.34 and 254.16 is: 381.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.18 : 966.34 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.18/966.34 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.18x = 966.34 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.18x = 245,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,608.37/644.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.27

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