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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.34, 969.45 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.34, 969.45 and 256.26 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.34 : 969.45 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.34/969.45 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.34x = 969.45 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.34x = 248,430.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,430.30/646.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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