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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.77, 972.67 and 258.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.77, 972.67 and 258.45 is: 387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.77 : 972.67 = 258.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.77/972.67 = 258.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.77x = 972.67 × 258.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.77x = 251,385.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,385.92/648.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.48

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