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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.41, 972.54 and 258.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.41, 972.54 and 258.32 is: 387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.41 : 972.54 = 258.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.41/972.54 = 258.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.41x = 972.54 × 258.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.41x = 251,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,228.96/648.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.46

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