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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.83, 1,004.03 and 258.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.83, 1,004.03 and 258.78 is: 387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.83 : 1,004.03 = 258.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.83/1,004.03 = 258.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.83x = 1,004.03 × 258.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.83x = 259,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,821.59/669.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.89

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