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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.08, 653.45 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.08, 653.45 and 299.19 is: 448.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.08 : 653.45 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.08/653.45 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.08x = 653.45 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.08x = 195,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,504.21/436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.32

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