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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.19, 998.97 and 300.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.19, 998.97 and 300.79 is: 451.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.19 : 998.97 = 300.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.19/998.97 = 300.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.19x = 998.97 × 300.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.19x = 300,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,480.19/666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.04

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