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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 999.45 and 301.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 999.45 and 301.22 is: 451.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 999.45 = 301.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/999.45 = 301.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 999.45 × 301.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 301,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,049.33/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.85

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