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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.09, 998.33 and 300.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.09, 998.33 and 300.51 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.09 : 998.33 = 300.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.09/998.33 = 300.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.09x = 998.33 × 300.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.09x = 300,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,006.65/666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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