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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.47, 1,382.40 and 434.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.47, 1,382.40 and 434.25 is: 651.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.47 : 1,382.40 = 434.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.47/1,382.40 = 434.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.47x = 1,382.40 × 434.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.47x = 600,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,307.20/921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.47

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