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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.89, 1,380.17 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.89, 1,380.17 and 433.01 is: 649.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.89 : 1,380.17 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.89/1,380.17 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.89x = 1,380.17 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.89x = 597,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,631.94/919.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.68

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