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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.03, 653.95 and 204.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.03, 653.95 and 204.70 is: 307.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.03 : 653.95 = 204.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.03/653.95 = 204.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.03x = 653.95 × 204.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.03x = 133,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,864.68/436.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.01

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