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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.75, 998.99 and 300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.75, 998.99 and 300.51 is: 450.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.75 : 998.99 = 300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.75/998.99 = 300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.75x = 998.99 × 300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.75x = 300,206.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,206.48/665.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.93

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