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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.83, 999.28 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.83, 999.28 and 300.65 is: 451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.83 : 999.28 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.83/999.28 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.83x = 999.28 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.83x = 300,437.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,437.16/665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.22

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