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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 998.23 and 300.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 998.23 and 300.70 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 998.23 = 300.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/998.23 = 300.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 998.23 × 300.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 300,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,167.76/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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