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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.05, 972.16 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.05, 972.16 and 258.09 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.05 : 972.16 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.05/972.16 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.05x = 972.16 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.05x = 250,903.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,903.88/648.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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