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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.83, 970.25 and 256.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.83, 970.25 and 256.82 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.83 : 970.25 = 256.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.83/970.25 = 256.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.83x = 970.25 × 256.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.83x = 249,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,173.47/646.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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