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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 965.47 and 259.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 965.47 and 259.17 is: 388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 965.47 = 259.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/965.47 = 259.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 965.47 × 259.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 250,216.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,216.03/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.75

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