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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.91, 999.42 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.91, 999.42 and 301.06 is: 451.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.91 : 999.42 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.91/999.42 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.91x = 999.42 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.91x = 300,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,885.39/666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.16

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