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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.69, 1,428.00 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.69, 1,428.00 and 431.85 is: 647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.69 : 1,428.00 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.69/1,428.00 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.69x = 1,428.00 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.69x = 616,679.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,679.64/951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.98

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