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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920, 1,379.02 and 432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920, 1,379.02 and 432.65 is: 648.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920 : 1,379.02 = 432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920/1,379.02 = 432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920x = 1,379.02 × 432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920x = 596,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,633.00/920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.51

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