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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.98, 1,000.46 and 301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.98, 1,000.46 and 301.33 is: 451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.98 : 1,000.46 = 301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.98/1,000.46 = 301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.98x = 1,000.46 × 301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.98x = 301,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,470.62/666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.99

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