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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.57, 1,380.94 and 433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.57, 1,380.94 and 433.49 is: 650.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.57 : 1,380.94 = 433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.57/1,380.94 = 433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.57x = 1,380.94 × 433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.57x = 598,615.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,615.69/920.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.27

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