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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.70, 652.02 and 297.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.70, 652.02 and 297.82 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.70 : 652.02 = 297.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.70/652.02 = 297.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.70x = 652.02 × 297.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.70x = 194,184.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,184.60/435.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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