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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.94, 967.02 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.94, 967.02 and 259.74 is: 389.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.94 : 967.02 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.94/967.02 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.94x = 967.02 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.94x = 251,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,173.77/644.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.45

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