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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.11, 969.18 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.11, 969.18 and 256.02 is: 384.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.11 : 969.18 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.11/969.18 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.11x = 969.18 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.11x = 248,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,128.18/646.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.04

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