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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 651.78 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 651.78 and 298.08 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 651.78 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/651.78 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 651.78 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 194,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,282.58/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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