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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 1,004.71 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 1,004.71 and 259.28 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 1,004.71 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/1,004.71 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 1,004.71 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 260,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,501.21/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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