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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.32, 967.98 and 260.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.32, 967.98 and 260.84 is: 391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.32 : 967.98 = 260.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.32/967.98 = 260.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.32x = 967.98 × 260.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.32x = 252,483.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,483.06/645.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.26

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