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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.70, 999 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.70, 999 and 300.66 is: 451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.70 : 999 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.70/999 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.70x = 999 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.70x = 300,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,359.34/665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.19

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