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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 998.64 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 998.64 and 300.32 is: 450.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 998.64 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/998.64 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 998.64 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 299,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,911.56/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.67

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