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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 969.15 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 969.15 and 261.42 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 969.15 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/969.15 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 969.15 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 253,355.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,355.19/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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