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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.85, 1,427.10 and 432.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.85, 1,427.10 and 432.10 is: 647.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.85 : 1,427.10 = 432.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.85/1,427.10 = 432.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.85x = 1,427.10 × 432.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.85x = 616,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,649.91/951.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.84

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