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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.28, 966.78 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.28, 966.78 and 259.56 is: 389.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.28 : 966.78 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.28/966.78 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.28x = 966.78 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.28x = 250,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,937.42/644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.49

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