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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.63, 1,005.80 and 259.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.63, 1,005.80 and 259.62 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.63 : 1,005.80 = 259.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.63/1,005.80 = 259.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.63x = 1,005.80 × 259.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.63x = 261,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,125.80/670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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