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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.04, 969.47 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.04, 969.47 and 255.98 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.04 : 969.47 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.04/969.47 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.04x = 969.47 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.04x = 248,161.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,161.58/646.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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