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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.60, 998.13 and 300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.60, 998.13 and 300.14 is: 450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.60 : 998.13 = 300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.60/998.13 = 300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.60x = 998.13 × 300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.60x = 299,573.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,573.75/665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.08

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