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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.00, 1,380.03 and 432.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.00, 1,380.03 and 432.71 is: 649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.00 : 1,380.03 = 432.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.00/1,380.03 = 432.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.00x = 1,380.03 × 432.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.00x = 597,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,145.88/920.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.08

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