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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.16, 1,005.20 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.16, 1,005.20 and 299.96 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.16 : 1,005.20 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.16/1,005.20 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.16x = 1,005.20 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.16x = 301,519.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,519.79/670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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