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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.64, 654.68 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.64, 654.68 and 244.40 is: 366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.64 : 654.68 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.64/654.68 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.64x = 654.68 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.64x = 159,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,999.30/436.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.44

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