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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.84, 602.98 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.84, 602.98 and 299.24 is: 413.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.84 : 602.98 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.84/602.98 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.84x = 602.98 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.84x = 180,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,435.74/436.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.05

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