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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.47, 1,379.81 and 432.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.47, 1,379.81 and 432.57 is: 649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.47 : 1,379.81 = 432.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.47/1,379.81 = 432.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.47x = 1,379.81 × 432.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.47x = 596,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,864.41/919.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.14

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