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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.68, 654.62 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.68, 654.62 and 299.79 is: 449.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.68 : 654.62 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.68/654.62 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.68x = 654.62 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.68x = 196,247.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,247.03/436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.41

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