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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.42, 1,378.83 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.42, 1,378.83 and 432.16 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.42 : 1,378.83 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.42/1,378.83 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.42x = 1,378.83 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.42x = 595,875.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,875.17/919.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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