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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.44, 966.80 and 259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.44, 966.80 and 259.69 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.44 : 966.80 = 259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.44/966.80 = 259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.44x = 966.80 × 259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.44x = 251,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,064.58/644.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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