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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.46, 1,379.38 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.46, 1,379.38 and 432.20 is: 648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.46 : 1,379.38 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.46/1,379.38 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.46x = 1,379.38 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.46x = 596,168.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,168.04/919.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.39

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