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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 998.43 and 300.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 998.43 and 300.41 is: 450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 998.43 = 300.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/998.43 = 300.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 998.43 × 300.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 299,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,935.98/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.48

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