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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.39, 966.63 and 254.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.39, 966.63 and 254.36 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.39 : 966.63 = 254.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.39/966.63 = 254.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.39x = 966.63 × 254.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.39x = 245,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,874.42/644.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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