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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.43, 1,381.32 and 433.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.43, 1,381.32 and 433.62 is: 650.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.43 : 1,381.32 = 433.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.43/1,381.32 = 433.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.43x = 1,381.32 × 433.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.43x = 598,967.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,967.98/920.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.75

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