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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.48, 973.56 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.48, 973.56 and 259.76 is: 389.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.48 : 973.56 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.48/973.56 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.48x = 973.56 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.48x = 252,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,891.95/649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.38

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