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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 997.97 and 300.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 997.97 and 300.15 is: 450.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 997.97 = 300.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/997.97 = 300.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 997.97 × 300.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 299,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,539.19/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.06

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