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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.06, 1,379.73 and 433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.06, 1,379.73 and 433.10 is: 649.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.06 : 1,379.73 = 433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.06/1,379.73 = 433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.06x = 1,379.73 × 433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.06x = 597,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,561.06/920.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.48

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