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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.47, 970.08 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.47, 970.08 and 256.51 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.47 : 970.08 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.47/970.08 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.47x = 970.08 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.47x = 248,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,830.37/646.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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