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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.60, 998.40 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.60, 998.40 and 301.10 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.60 : 998.40 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.60/998.40 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.60x = 998.40 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.60x = 300,618.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,618.24/665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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