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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.06, 997.83 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.06, 997.83 and 299.84 is: 449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.06 : 997.83 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.06/997.83 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.06x = 997.83 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.06x = 299,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,191.84/665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.88

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