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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.29, 969.46 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.29, 969.46 and 256.37 is: 384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.29 : 969.46 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.29/969.46 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.29x = 969.46 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.29x = 248,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,534.97/646.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.56

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