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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 998.90 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 998.90 and 301.50 is: 452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 998.90 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/998.90 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 998.90 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 301,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,168.35/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.07

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