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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.41, 1,005.93 and 259.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.41, 1,005.93 and 259.44 is: 389.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.41 : 1,005.93 = 259.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.41/1,005.93 = 259.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.41x = 1,005.93 × 259.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.41x = 260,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,977.51/670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.28

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