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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.48, 965.58 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.48, 965.58 and 259 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.48 : 965.58 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.48/965.58 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.48x = 965.58 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.48x = 250,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,085.22/643.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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