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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.48, 967.08 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.48, 967.08 and 260 is: 390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.48 : 967.08 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.48/967.08 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.48x = 967.08 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.48x = 251,440.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,440.80/644.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.15

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