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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.75, 970.26 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.75, 970.26 and 256.78 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.75 : 970.26 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.75/970.26 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.75x = 970.26 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.75x = 249,143.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,143.36/646.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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