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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.16, 1,381.04 and 433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.16, 1,381.04 and 433.44 is: 650.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.16 : 1,381.04 = 433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.16/1,381.04 = 433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.16x = 1,381.04 × 433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.16x = 598,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,597.98/920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.54

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