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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 997.61 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 997.61 and 300.03 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 997.61 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/997.61 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 997.61 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 299,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,311.43/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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