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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.95, 654.57 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.95, 654.57 and 205.56 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.95 : 654.57 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.95/654.57 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.95x = 654.57 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.95x = 134,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,553.41/436.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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