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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 998 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 998 and 300.08 is: 450.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 998 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/998 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 998 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 299,479.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,479.84/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.07

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