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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.51, 998.33 and 300.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.51, 998.33 and 300.47 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.51 : 998.33 = 300.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.51/998.33 = 300.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.51x = 998.33 × 300.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.51x = 299,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,961.72/665.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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