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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 999.55 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 999.55 and 301.28 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 999.55 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/999.55 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 999.55 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 301,142.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,142.92/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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