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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.62, 999.92 and 301.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.62, 999.92 and 301.15 is: 451.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.62 : 999.92 = 301.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.62/999.92 = 301.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.62x = 999.92 × 301.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.62x = 301,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,121.90/666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.72

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