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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.54, 970.05 and 256.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.54, 970.05 and 256.72 is: 385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.54 : 970.05 = 256.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.54/970.05 = 256.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.54x = 970.05 × 256.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.54x = 249,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,031.24/646.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.18

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