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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 999.84 and 300.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 999.84 and 300.84 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 999.84 = 300.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/999.84 = 300.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 999.84 × 300.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 300,791.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,791.87/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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