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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.01, 1,004.94 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.01, 1,004.94 and 259.13 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.01 : 1,004.94 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.01/1,004.94 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.01x = 1,004.94 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.01x = 260,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,412.61/670.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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