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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.59, 1,387.28 and 431.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.59, 1,387.28 and 431.33 is: 646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.59 : 1,387.28 = 431.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.59/1,387.28 = 431.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.59x = 1,387.28 × 431.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.59x = 598,375.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,375.48/925.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.48

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