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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.07, 1,004.91 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.07, 1,004.91 and 259.11 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.07 : 1,004.91 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.07/1,004.91 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.07x = 1,004.91 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.07x = 260,382.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,382.23/670.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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