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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.91, 964.49 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.91, 964.49 and 258.19 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.91 : 964.49 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.91/964.49 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.91x = 964.49 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.91x = 249,021.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,021.67/642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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