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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.60, 967.10 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.60, 967.10 and 254.58 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.60 : 967.10 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.60/967.10 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.60x = 967.10 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.60x = 246,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,203.05/644.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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