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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.16, 653.78 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.16, 653.78 and 204.71 is: 306.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.16 : 653.78 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.16/653.78 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.16x = 653.78 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.16x = 133,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,832.55/436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.84

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