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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.03, 1,004.73 and 259.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.03, 1,004.73 and 259.36 is: 388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.03 : 1,004.73 = 259.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.03/1,004.73 = 259.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.03x = 1,004.73 × 259.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.03x = 260,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,586.77/670.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.92

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