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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.98, 971.90 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.98, 971.90 and 258.03 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.98 : 971.90 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.98/971.90 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.98x = 971.90 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.98x = 250,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,779.03/647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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