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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.07, 969.29 and 256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.07, 969.29 and 256.13 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.07 : 969.29 = 256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.07/969.29 = 256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.07x = 969.29 × 256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.07x = 248,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,262.72/646.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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