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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.20, 1,004.68 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.20, 1,004.68 and 299.82 is: 449.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.20 : 1,004.68 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.20/1,004.68 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.20x = 1,004.68 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.20x = 301,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,223.16/670.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.45

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