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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.16, 964.78 and 258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.16, 964.78 and 258.44 is: 387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.16 : 964.78 = 258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.16/964.78 = 258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.16x = 964.78 × 258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.16x = 249,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,337.74/643.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.68

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