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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.02, 1,377.63 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.02, 1,377.63 and 431.46 is: 646.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.02 : 1,377.63 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.02/1,377.63 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.02x = 1,377.63 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.02x = 594,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,392.24/919.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.77

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