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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.96, 652.73 and 298.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.96, 652.73 and 298.80 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.96 : 652.73 = 298.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.96/652.73 = 298.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.96x = 652.73 × 298.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.96x = 195,034.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,034.23/435.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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