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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 999.10 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 999.10 and 301.03 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 999.10 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/999.10 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 999.10 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 300,759.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,759.07/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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