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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.92, 974.25 and 259.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.92, 974.25 and 259.68 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.92 : 974.25 = 259.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.92/974.25 = 259.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.92x = 974.25 × 259.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.92x = 252,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,993.24/649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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