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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.09, 966.14 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.09, 966.14 and 259.25 is: 388.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.09 : 966.14 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.09/966.14 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.09x = 966.14 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.09x = 250,471.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,471.80/644.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.88

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