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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.90, 1,004.34 and 258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.90, 1,004.34 and 258.98 is: 388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.90 : 1,004.34 = 258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.90/1,004.34 = 258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.90x = 1,004.34 × 258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.90x = 260,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,103.97/669.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.27

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