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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.66, 654.71 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.66, 654.71 and 205.45 is: 308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.66 : 654.71 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.66/654.71 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.66x = 654.71 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.66x = 134,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,505.87/436.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.04

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