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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.22, 971.75 and 258.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.22, 971.75 and 258.49 is: 387.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.22 : 971.75 = 258.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.22/971.75 = 258.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.22x = 971.75 × 258.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.22x = 251,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,187.66/648.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.50

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