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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.60, 1,005.50 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.60, 1,005.50 and 300.34 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.60 : 1,005.50 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.60/1,005.50 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.60x = 1,005.50 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.60x = 301,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,992.19/670.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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