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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.97, 1,428.51 and 432.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.97, 1,428.51 and 432.01 is: 648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.97 : 1,428.51 = 432.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.97/1,428.51 = 432.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.97x = 1,428.51 × 432.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.97x = 617,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,130.61/951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.27

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