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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.44, 654.71 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.44, 654.71 and 189.72 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.44 : 654.71 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.44/654.71 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.44x = 654.71 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.44x = 124,209.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,209.32/436.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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