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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.68, 967.02 and 259.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.68, 967.02 and 259.84 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.68 : 967.02 = 259.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.68/967.02 = 259.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.68x = 967.02 × 259.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.68x = 251,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,270.48/644.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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