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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648.99, 972.77 and 258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648.99, 972.77 and 258.89 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648.99 : 972.77 = 258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648.99/972.77 = 258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648.99x = 972.77 × 258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648.99x = 251,837.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,837.91/648.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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