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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436, 652.62 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436, 652.62 and 299.32 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436 : 652.62 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436/652.62 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436x = 652.62 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436x = 195,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,342.22/436
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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