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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.15, 1,380.11 and 433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.15, 1,380.11 and 433.35 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.15 : 1,380.11 = 433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.15/1,380.11 = 433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.15x = 1,380.11 × 433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.15x = 598,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,068.50/921.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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