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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.76, 654.44 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.76, 654.44 and 299.34 is: 448.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.76 : 654.44 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.76/654.44 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.76x = 654.44 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.76x = 195,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,900.07/436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.53

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