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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.42, 1,380.63 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.42, 1,380.63 and 433.46 is: 650.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.42 : 1,380.63 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.42/1,380.63 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.42x = 1,380.63 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.42x = 598,447.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,447.88/920.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.19

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