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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 967.06 and 254.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 967.06 and 254.64 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 967.06 = 254.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/967.06 = 254.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 967.06 × 254.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 246,252.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,252.16/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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