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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.79, 1,001.30 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.79, 1,001.30 and 205.44 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.79 : 1,001.30 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.79/1,001.30 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.79x = 1,001.30 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.79x = 205,706.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,706.04/667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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