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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.88, 970.50 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.88, 970.50 and 256.94 is: 385.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.88 : 970.50 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.88/970.50 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.88x = 970.50 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.88x = 249,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,355.42/646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.48

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