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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.65, 1,006.22 and 259.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.65, 1,006.22 and 259.91 is: 389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.65 : 1,006.22 = 259.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.65/1,006.22 = 259.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.65x = 1,006.22 × 259.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.65x = 261,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,526.03/670.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.96

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