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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.88, 1,380.24 and 433.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.88, 1,380.24 and 433.28 is: 650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.88 : 1,380.24 = 433.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.88/1,380.24 = 433.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.88x = 1,380.24 × 433.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.88x = 598,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,030.39/919.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.12

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