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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 654.21 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 654.21 and 299.34 is: 448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 654.21 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/654.21 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 654.21 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 195,831.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,831.22/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.45

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