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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436.97, 654.90 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436.97, 654.90 and 205.35 is: 307.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436.97 : 654.90 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436.97/654.90 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436.97x = 654.90 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436.97x = 134,483.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,483.72/436.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.76

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