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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.73, 654.74 and 205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.73, 654.74 and 205.51 is: 308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.73 : 654.74 = 205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.73/654.74 = 205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.73x = 654.74 × 205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.73x = 134,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,551.32/436.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.09

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