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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.42, 969.65 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.42, 969.65 and 256.49 is: 384.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.42 : 969.65 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.42/969.65 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.42x = 969.65 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.42x = 248,704.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,704.25/646.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.74

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