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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 964.08 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 964.08 and 258 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 964.08 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/964.08 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 964.08 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 248,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,732.64/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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