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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.75, 970.26 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.75, 970.26 and 262 is: 393.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.75 : 970.26 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.75/970.26 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.75x = 970.26 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.75x = 254,208.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,208.12/646.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.05

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