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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.59, 1,379.97 and 432.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.59, 1,379.97 and 432.66 is: 649.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.59 : 1,379.97 = 432.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.59/1,379.97 = 432.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.59x = 1,379.97 × 432.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.59x = 597,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,057.82/919.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.27

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