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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.67, 973.03 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.67, 973.03 and 258.86 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.67 : 973.03 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.67/973.03 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.67x = 973.03 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.67x = 251,879.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,879.19/648.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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