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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.05, 999.30 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.05, 999.30 and 301.10 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.05 : 999.30 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.05/999.30 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.05x = 999.30 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.05x = 300,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,884.23/666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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