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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.41, 1,379.19 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.41, 1,379.19 and 432.20 is: 648.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.41 : 1,379.19 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.41/1,379.19 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.41x = 1,379.19 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.41x = 596,079.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,079.02/919.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.33

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