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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.73, 972.69 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.73, 972.69 and 258.41 is: 387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.73 : 972.69 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.73/972.69 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.73x = 972.69 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.73x = 251,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,347.96/648.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.45

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