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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.46, 1,382.70 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.46, 1,382.70 and 434.50 is: 651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.46 : 1,382.70 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.46/1,382.70 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.46x = 1,382.70 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.46x = 600,777.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,777.66/921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.98

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