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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 999.93 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 999.93 and 450.30 is: 675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 999.93 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/999.93 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 999.93 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 450,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,268.48/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.29

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