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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.80, 654 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.80, 654 and 244.08 is: 365.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.80 : 654 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.80/654 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.80x = 654 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.80x = 159,628.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,628.32/436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.45

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