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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.03, 969.50 and 256.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.03, 969.50 and 256.04 is: 384.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.03 : 969.50 = 256.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.03/969.50 = 256.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.03x = 969.50 × 256.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.03x = 248,230.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,230.78/646.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.24

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