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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.47, 972.61 and 258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.47, 972.61 and 258.66 is: 387.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.47 : 972.61 = 258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.47/972.61 = 258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.47x = 972.61 × 258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.47x = 251,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,574.66/648.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.95

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