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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.82, 975.19 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.82, 975.19 and 259.59 is: 389.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.82 : 975.19 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.82/975.19 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.82x = 975.19 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.82x = 253,148.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,148.92/649.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.57

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