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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.88, 1,380.96 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.88, 1,380.96 and 433.80 is: 650.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.88 : 1,380.96 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.88/1,380.96 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.88x = 1,380.96 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.88x = 599,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,060.45/920.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.53

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