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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.29, 653.97 and 297.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.29, 653.97 and 297.47 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.29 : 653.97 = 297.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.29/653.97 = 297.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.29x = 653.97 × 297.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.29x = 194,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,539.21/436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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