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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.16, 968.02 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.16, 968.02 and 255.28 is: 383.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.16 : 968.02 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.16/968.02 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.16x = 968.02 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.16x = 247,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,116.15/645.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.03

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