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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 967.95 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 967.95 and 255.45 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 967.95 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/967.95 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 967.95 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 247,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,266.46/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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