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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.91, 655.04 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.91, 655.04 and 205.68 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.91 : 655.04 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.91/655.04 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.91x = 655.04 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.91x = 134,729.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,729.14/436.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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