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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.40, 969.72 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.40, 969.72 and 261.44 is: 392.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.40 : 969.72 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.40/969.72 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.40x = 969.72 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.40x = 253,523.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,523.60/646.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.21

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