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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 651.24 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 651.24 and 297.12 is: 444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 651.24 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/651.24 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 651.24 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 193,496.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,496.43/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.82

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