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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.53, 1,427.28 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.53, 1,427.28 and 431.16 is: 646.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.53 : 1,427.28 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.53/1,427.28 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.53x = 1,427.28 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.53x = 615,379.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,379.08/951.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.73

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