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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.50, 652.84 and 298.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.50, 652.84 and 298.61 is: 447.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.50 : 652.84 = 298.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.50/652.84 = 298.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.50x = 652.84 × 298.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.50x = 194,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,939.80/435.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.63

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