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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 671.22, 1,007.10 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 671.22, 1,007.10 and 260.48 is: 390.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    671.22 : 1,007.10 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    671.22/1,007.10 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    671.22x = 1,007.10 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    671.22x = 262,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,331.93/671.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.83

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