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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.86, 966 and 259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.86, 966 and 259.14 is: 388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.86 : 966 = 259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.86/966 = 259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.86x = 966 × 259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.86x = 250,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,329.24/643.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.79

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