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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.64, 1,006.24 and 260.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.64, 1,006.24 and 260.06 is: 390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.64 : 1,006.24 = 260.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.64/1,006.24 = 260.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.64x = 1,006.24 × 260.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.64x = 261,686.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,686.07/670.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.20

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