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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 997.80 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 997.80 and 300.16 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 997.80 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/997.80 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 997.80 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 299,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,499.65/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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