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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.51, 654.43 and 299.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.51, 654.43 and 299.14 is: 448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.51 : 654.43 = 299.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.51/654.43 = 299.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.51x = 654.43 × 299.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.51x = 195,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,766.19/436.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.48

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