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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.62, 655.04 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.62, 655.04 and 128.48 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.62 : 655.04 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.62/655.04 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.62x = 655.04 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.62x = 84,155.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,155.62/436.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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