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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.56, 966.67 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.56, 966.67 and 254.39 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.56 : 966.67 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.56/966.67 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.56x = 966.67 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.56x = 245,905.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,905.71/644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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