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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.17, 967.80 and 255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.17, 967.80 and 255.14 is: 382.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.17 : 967.80 = 255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.17/967.80 = 255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.17x = 967.80 × 255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.17x = 246,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,924.49/645.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.73

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