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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.44, 974 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.44, 974 and 259.44 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.44 : 974 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.44/974 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.44x = 974 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.44x = 252,694.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,694.56/649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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