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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.16, 999.12 and 300.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.16, 999.12 and 300.96 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.16 : 999.12 = 300.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.16/999.12 = 300.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.16x = 999.12 × 300.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.16x = 300,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,695.16/666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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