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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.04, 1,428.18 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.04, 1,428.18 and 432.20 is: 648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.04 : 1,428.18 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.04/1,428.18 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.04x = 1,428.18 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.04x = 617,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,259.40/952.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.35

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