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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.48, 655 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.48, 655 and 193.04 is: 289.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.48 : 655 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.48/655 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.48x = 655 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.48x = 126,441.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,441.20/436.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.68

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