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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.86, 654.93 and 299.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.86, 654.93 and 299.57 is: 449.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.86 : 654.93 = 299.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.86/654.93 = 299.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.86x = 654.93 × 299.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.86x = 196,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,197.38/436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.11

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