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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.67, 974.53 and 259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.67, 974.53 and 259.86 is: 389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.67 : 974.53 = 259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.67/974.53 = 259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.67x = 974.53 × 259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.67x = 253,241.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,241.37/649.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.80

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