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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.57, 967.68 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.57, 967.68 and 255.47 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.57 : 967.68 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.57/967.68 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.57x = 967.68 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.57x = 247,208.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,208.37/645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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