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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.23, 972.71 and 258.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.23, 972.71 and 258.26 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.23 : 972.71 = 258.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.23/972.71 = 258.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.23x = 972.71 × 258.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.23x = 251,215.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,215.16/648.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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