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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.88, 965.86 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.88, 965.86 and 259.13 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.88 : 965.86 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.88/965.86 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.88x = 965.86 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.88x = 250,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,278.47/643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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