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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 654.46 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 654.46 and 205.07 is: 307.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 654.46 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/654.46 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 654.46 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 134,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,209.09/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.71

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