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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.20, 968.58 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.20, 968.58 and 255.96 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.20 : 968.58 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.20/968.58 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.20x = 968.58 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.20x = 247,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,917.74/646.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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