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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.92, 968.93 and 255.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.92, 968.93 and 255.94 is: 383.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.92 : 968.93 = 255.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.92/968.93 = 255.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.92x = 968.93 × 255.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.92x = 247,987.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,987.94/645.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.93

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