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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.20, 652.56 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.20, 652.56 and 298.42 is: 447.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.20 : 652.56 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.20/652.56 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.20x = 652.56 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.20x = 194,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,736.96/435.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.47

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