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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 1,005.29 and 299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 1,005.29 and 299.77 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 1,005.29 = 299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/1,005.29 = 299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 1,005.29 × 299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 301,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,355.78/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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