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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.27, 972.63 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.27, 972.63 and 258.45 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.27 : 972.63 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.27/972.63 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.27x = 972.63 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.27x = 251,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,376.22/648.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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