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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.59, 654.87 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.59, 654.87 and 128.43 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.59 : 654.87 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.59/654.87 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.59x = 654.87 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.59x = 84,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,104.95/436.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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