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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.16, 969.17 and 256.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.16, 969.17 and 256.07 is: 384.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.16 : 969.17 = 256.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.16/969.17 = 256.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.16x = 969.17 × 256.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.16x = 248,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,176.50/646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.08

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