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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.39, 652.74 and 298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.39, 652.74 and 298.02 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.39 : 652.74 = 298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.39/652.74 = 298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.39x = 652.74 × 298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.39x = 194,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,526.71/435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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