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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.62, 969.94 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.62, 969.94 and 261.88 is: 392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.62 : 969.94 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.62/969.94 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.62x = 969.94 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.62x = 254,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,007.89/646.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.82

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