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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.66, 965.61 and 258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.66, 965.61 and 258.94 is: 388.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.66 : 965.61 = 258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.66/965.61 = 258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.66x = 965.61 × 258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.66x = 250,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,035.05/643.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.46

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