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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 997.68 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 997.68 and 300.15 is: 450.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 997.68 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/997.68 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 997.68 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 299,453.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,453.65/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.24

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