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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.47, 973.66 and 259.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.47, 973.66 and 259.30 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.47 : 973.66 = 259.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.47/973.66 = 259.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.47x = 973.66 × 259.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.47x = 252,470.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,470.04/649.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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