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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.90, 971.84 and 258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.90, 971.84 and 258.10 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.90 : 971.84 = 258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.90/971.84 = 258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.90x = 971.84 × 258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.90x = 250,831.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,831.90/647.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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