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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.69, 973.89 and 259.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.69, 973.89 and 259.56 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.69 : 973.89 = 259.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.69/973.89 = 259.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.69x = 973.89 × 259.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.69x = 252,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,782.89/649.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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