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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.53, 654.89 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.53, 654.89 and 205.68 is: 308.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.53 : 654.89 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.53/654.89 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.53x = 654.89 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.53x = 134,696.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,696.75/436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.56

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