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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 998.37 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 998.37 and 300.33 is: 450.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 998.37 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/998.37 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 998.37 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 299,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,840.46/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.45

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