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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 1,004.46 and 258.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 1,004.46 and 258.62 is: 387.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 1,004.46 = 258.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/1,004.46 = 258.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 1,004.46 × 258.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 259,773.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,773.10/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.87

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