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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.35, 1,378.42 and 432.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.35, 1,378.42 and 432.54 is: 648.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.35 : 1,378.42 = 432.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.35/1,378.42 = 432.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.35x = 1,378.42 × 432.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.35x = 596,220.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,220.71/919.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.52

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