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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.44, 1,006.06 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.44, 1,006.06 and 259.62 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.44 : 1,006.06 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.44/1,006.06 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.44x = 1,006.06 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.44x = 261,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,193.30/670.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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