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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.23, 1,427.01 and 431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.23, 1,427.01 and 431.47 is: 647.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.23 : 1,427.01 = 431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.23/1,427.01 = 431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.23x = 1,427.01 × 431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.23x = 615,712.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,712.00/951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.28

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