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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.01, 966.15 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.01, 966.15 and 259.26 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.01 : 966.15 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.01/966.15 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.01x = 966.15 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.01x = 250,484.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,484.05/644.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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