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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.44, 967.84 and 255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.44, 967.84 and 255.60 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.44 : 967.84 = 255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.44/967.84 = 255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.44x = 967.84 × 255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.44x = 247,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,379.90/645.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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