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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 998.90 and 300.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 998.90 and 300.82 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 998.90 = 300.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/998.90 = 300.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 998.90 × 300.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 300,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,489.10/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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