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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 998.73 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 998.73 and 301.05 is: 451.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 998.73 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/998.73 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 998.73 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 300,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,667.67/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.45

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