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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.68, 998.44 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.68, 998.44 and 300.26 is: 450.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.68 : 998.44 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.68/998.44 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.68x = 998.44 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.68x = 299,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,791.59/665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.35

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