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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.81, 1,004.14 and 259.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.81, 1,004.14 and 259.25 is: 388.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.81 : 1,004.14 = 259.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.81/1,004.14 = 259.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.81x = 1,004.14 × 259.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.81x = 260,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,323.30/669.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.65

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