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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.57, 1,382.45 and 434.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.57, 1,382.45 and 434.49 is: 651.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.57 : 1,382.45 = 434.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.57/1,382.45 = 434.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.57x = 1,382.45 × 434.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.57x = 600,660.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,660.70/921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.78

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