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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.82, 1,004.54 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.82, 1,004.54 and 258.86 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.82 : 1,004.54 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.82/1,004.54 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.82x = 1,004.54 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.82x = 260,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,036.44/669.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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