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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.86, 1,004.66 and 259.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.86, 1,004.66 and 259.06 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.86 : 1,004.66 = 259.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.86/1,004.66 = 259.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.86x = 1,004.66 × 259.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.86x = 260,260.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,260.90/669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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