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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.59, 1,004.43 and 258.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.59, 1,004.43 and 258.73 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.59 : 1,004.43 = 258.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.59/1,004.43 = 258.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.59x = 1,004.43 × 258.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.59x = 259,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,869.86/669.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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