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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.62, 998.55 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.62, 998.55 and 300.58 is: 450.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.62 : 998.55 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.62/998.55 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.62x = 998.55 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.62x = 300,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,144.16/665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.92

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