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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.75, 1,428.06 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.75, 1,428.06 and 431.88 is: 648.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.75 : 1,428.06 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.75/1,428.06 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.75x = 1,428.06 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.75x = 616,751.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,751.21/951.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.02

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