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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.16, 1,382.54 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.16, 1,382.54 and 434.44 is: 652.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.16 : 1,382.54 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.16/1,382.54 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.16x = 1,382.54 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.16x = 600,630.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,630.68/921.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.04

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