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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,005.18 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,005.18 and 300.08 is: 450.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,005.18 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,005.18 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,005.18 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 301,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,634.41/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.09

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