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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.82, 654.91 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.82, 654.91 and 205.58 is: 308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.82 : 654.91 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.82/654.91 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.82x = 654.91 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.82x = 134,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,638.29/436.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.22

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