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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.32, 653.67 and 299.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.32, 653.67 and 299.46 is: 448.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.32 : 653.67 = 299.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.32/653.67 = 299.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.32x = 653.67 × 299.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.32x = 195,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,748.02/436.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.63

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