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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.18, 654.96 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.18, 654.96 and 299.84 is: 449.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.18 : 654.96 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.18/654.96 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.18x = 654.96 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.18x = 196,383.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,383.21/437.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.20

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