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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.68, 654.73 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.68, 654.73 and 299.60 is: 450.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.68 : 654.73 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.68/654.73 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.68x = 654.73 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.68x = 196,157.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,157.23/435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.23

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