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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.64, 1,004.75 and 259.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.64, 1,004.75 and 259.07 is: 388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.64 : 1,004.75 = 259.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.64/1,004.75 = 259.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.64x = 1,004.75 × 259.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.64x = 260,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,298.79/669.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.71

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