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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.49, 654.58 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.49, 654.58 and 205.34 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.49 : 654.58 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.49/654.58 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.49x = 654.58 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.49x = 134,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,411.46/436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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