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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.66, 973.11 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.66, 973.11 and 258.59 is: 387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.66 : 973.11 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.66/973.11 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.66x = 973.11 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.66x = 251,636.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,636.51/648.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.93

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