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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.85, 967.44 and 254.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.85, 967.44 and 254.88 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.85 : 967.44 = 254.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.85/967.44 = 254.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.85x = 967.44 × 254.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.85x = 246,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,581.11/644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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