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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.64, 967.62 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.64, 967.62 and 260.68 is: 390.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.64 : 967.62 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.64/967.62 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.64x = 967.62 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.64x = 252,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,239.18/645.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.68

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