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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 997.54 and 299.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 997.54 and 299.82 is: 449.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 997.54 = 299.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/997.54 = 299.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 997.54 × 299.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 299,082.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,082.44/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.30

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