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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 654.31 and 297.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 654.31 and 297.68 is: 446.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 654.31 = 297.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/654.31 = 297.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 654.31 × 297.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 194,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,772.10/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.09

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