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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.29, 1,004.91 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.29, 1,004.91 and 259.79 is: 389.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.29 : 1,004.91 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.29/1,004.91 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.29x = 1,004.91 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.29x = 261,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,060.54/670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.47

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