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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.76, 652.46 and 299.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.76, 652.46 and 299.07 is: 447.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.76 : 652.46 = 299.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.76/652.46 = 299.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.76x = 652.46 × 299.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.76x = 195,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,131.21/435.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.80

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