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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.78, 998.87 and 300.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.78, 998.87 and 300.87 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.78 : 998.87 = 300.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.78/998.87 = 300.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.78x = 998.87 × 300.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.78x = 300,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,528.51/665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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