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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.37, 654.45 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.37, 654.45 and 205.04 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.37 : 654.45 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.37/654.45 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.37x = 654.45 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.37x = 134,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,188.43/436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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