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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.09, 1,005.18 and 259.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.09, 1,005.18 and 259.23 is: 388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.09 : 1,005.18 = 259.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.09/1,005.18 = 259.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.09x = 1,005.18 × 259.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.09x = 260,566.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,566.49/670.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.85

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