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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.29, 1,005.86 and 300.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.29, 1,005.86 and 300.10 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.29 : 1,005.86 = 300.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.29/1,005.86 = 300.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.29x = 1,005.86 × 300.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.29x = 301,854.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,854.57/670.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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