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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.86, 1,004.82 and 258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.86, 1,004.82 and 258.86 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.86 : 1,004.82 = 258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.86/1,004.82 = 258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.86x = 1,004.82 × 258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.86x = 260,107.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,107.71/669.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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