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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 653.88 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 653.88 and 299.16 is: 448.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 653.88 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/653.88 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 653.88 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 195,614.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,614.74/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.21

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