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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 998.88 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 998.88 and 301.20 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 998.88 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/998.88 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 998.88 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 300,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,862.66/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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