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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.34, 1,005.35 and 259.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.34, 1,005.35 and 259.26 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.34 : 1,005.35 = 259.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.34/1,005.35 = 259.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.34x = 1,005.35 × 259.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.34x = 260,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,647.04/670.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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