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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.59, 998.52 and 300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.59, 998.52 and 300.19 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.59 : 998.52 = 300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.59/998.52 = 300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.59x = 998.52 × 300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.59x = 299,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,745.72/665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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