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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.66, 654.80 and 299.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.66, 654.80 and 299.74 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.66 : 654.80 = 299.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.66/654.80 = 299.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.66x = 654.80 × 299.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.66x = 196,269.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,269.75/436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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