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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.87, 1,427.81 and 432.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.87, 1,427.81 and 432.05 is: 648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.87 : 1,427.81 = 432.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.87/1,427.81 = 432.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.87x = 1,427.81 × 432.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.87x = 616,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,876.01/951.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.07

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