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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.00, 966.70 and 254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.00, 966.70 and 254.60 is: 381.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.00 : 966.70 = 254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.00/966.70 = 254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.00x = 966.70 × 254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.00x = 246,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,123.60/645.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.59

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