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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.26, 653.21 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.26, 653.21 and 299.57 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.26 : 653.21 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.26/653.21 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.26x = 653.21 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.26x = 195,682.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682.12/436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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