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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.63, 998.44 and 300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.63, 998.44 and 300.52 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.63 : 998.44 = 300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.63/998.44 = 300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.63x = 998.44 × 300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.63x = 300,044.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,044.69/665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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