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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.35, 653.96 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.35, 653.96 and 204.72 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.35 : 653.96 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.35/653.96 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.35x = 653.96 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.35x = 133,880.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,880.89/436.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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