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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.30, 655.06 and 299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.30, 655.06 and 299 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.30 : 655.06 = 299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.30/655.06 = 299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.30x = 655.06 × 299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.30x = 195,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,862.94/436.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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