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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922, 1,382.08 and 434.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922, 1,382.08 and 434.18 is: 650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922 : 1,382.08 = 434.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922/1,382.08 = 434.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922x = 1,382.08 × 434.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922x = 600,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,071.49/922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.84

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