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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.32, 1,005.08 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.32, 1,005.08 and 259.11 is: 388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.32 : 1,005.08 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.32/1,005.08 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.32x = 1,005.08 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.32x = 260,424.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,424.98/670.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.51

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