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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.04, 1,004.48 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.04, 1,004.48 and 259.08 is: 388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.04 : 1,004.48 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.04/1,004.48 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.04x = 1,004.48 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.04x = 260,240.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,240.68/670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.40

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