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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.61, 999.73 and 301.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.61, 999.73 and 301.21 is: 451.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.61 : 999.73 = 301.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.61/999.73 = 301.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.61x = 999.73 × 301.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.61x = 301,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,128.67/666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.73

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