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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.80, 1,379.70 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.80, 1,379.70 and 433.32 is: 649.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.80 : 1,379.70 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.80/1,379.70 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.80x = 1,379.70 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.80x = 597,851.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,851.60/919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.98

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