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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.38, 999.56 and 300.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.38, 999.56 and 300.91 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.38 : 999.56 = 300.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.38/999.56 = 300.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.38x = 999.56 × 300.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.38x = 300,781.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,781.48/666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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