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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.02, 965.49 and 259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.02, 965.49 and 259.06 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.02 : 965.49 = 259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.02/965.49 = 259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.02x = 965.49 × 259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.02x = 250,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,119.84/644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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