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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.75, 1,004.63 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.75, 1,004.63 and 259.08 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.75 : 1,004.63 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.75/1,004.63 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.75x = 1,004.63 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.75x = 260,279.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,279.54/669.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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