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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.19, 1,427.24 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.19, 1,427.24 and 431.35 is: 647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.19 : 1,427.24 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.19/1,427.24 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.19x = 1,427.24 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.19x = 615,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,642.84/951.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.23

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