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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.40, 654.19 and 299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.40, 654.19 and 299.51 is: 448.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.40 : 654.19 = 299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.40/654.19 = 299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.40x = 654.19 × 299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.40x = 195,936.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,936.00/436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.98

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