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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.92, 654.91 and 205.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.92, 654.91 and 205.67 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.92 : 654.91 = 205.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.92/654.91 = 205.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.92x = 654.91 × 205.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.92x = 134,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,691.55/436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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