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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.52, 654.42 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.52, 654.42 and 205.29 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.52 : 654.42 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.52/654.42 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.52x = 654.42 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.52x = 134,345.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,345.88/436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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