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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.45, 1,381.29 and 433.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.45, 1,381.29 and 433.54 is: 650.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.45 : 1,381.29 = 433.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.45/1,381.29 = 433.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.45x = 1,381.29 × 433.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.45x = 598,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,846.84/920.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.60

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