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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.46, 1,380.02 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.46, 1,380.02 and 433.26 is: 649.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.46 : 1,380.02 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.46/1,380.02 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.46x = 1,380.02 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.46x = 597,907.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,907.47/920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.57

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