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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.63, 972.83 and 258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.63, 972.83 and 258.90 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.63 : 972.83 = 258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.63/972.83 = 258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.63x = 972.83 × 258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.63x = 251,864.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,864.39/648.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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