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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.69, 1,006.08 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.69, 1,006.08 and 259.80 is: 389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.69 : 1,006.08 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.69/1,006.08 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.69x = 1,006.08 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.69x = 261,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,379.58/670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.72

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