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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.44, 652.44 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.44, 652.44 and 298.62 is: 447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.44 : 652.44 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.44/652.44 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.44x = 652.44 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.44x = 194,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,831.63/435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.44

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