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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.41, 967.16 and 259.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.41, 967.16 and 259.93 is: 390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.41 : 967.16 = 259.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.41/967.16 = 259.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.41x = 967.16 × 259.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.41x = 251,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,393.90/644.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.11

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