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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,379.76 and 433

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,379.76 and 433 is: 648.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,379.76 = 433 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,379.76 = 433/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,379.76 × 433
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 597,436.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,436.08/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.95

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