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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.27, 966.41 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.27, 966.41 and 259.79 is: 389.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.27 : 966.41 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.27/966.41 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.27x = 966.41 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.27x = 251,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,062.35/644.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.69

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