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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.88, 654.57 and 299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.88, 654.57 and 299.58 is: 448.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.88 : 654.57 = 299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.88/654.57 = 299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.88x = 654.57 × 299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.88x = 196,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,096.08/436.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.86

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