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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.02, 968.49 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.02, 968.49 and 261 is: 391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.02 : 968.49 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.02/968.49 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.02x = 968.49 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.02x = 252,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,775.89/646.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.28

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