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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.21, 1,382.65 and 434.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.21, 1,382.65 and 434.99 is: 652.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.21 : 1,382.65 = 434.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.21/1,382.65 = 434.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.21x = 1,382.65 × 434.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.21x = 601,441.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,441.29/922.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.18

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