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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.77, 1,427.80 and 431.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.77, 1,427.80 and 431.76 is: 647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.77 : 1,427.80 = 431.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.77/1,427.80 = 431.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.77x = 1,427.80 × 431.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.77x = 616,465.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,465.85/951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.70

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