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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.96, 998.93 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.96, 998.93 and 300.65 is: 450.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.96 : 998.93 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.96/998.93 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.96x = 998.93 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.96x = 300,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,321.81/665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.96

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