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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.93, 1,005.30 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.93, 1,005.30 and 259.11 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.93 : 1,005.30 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.93/1,005.30 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.93x = 1,005.30 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.93x = 260,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,483.28/669.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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