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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.14, 1,428.44 and 327.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.14, 1,428.44 and 327.43 is: 491.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.14 : 1,428.44 = 327.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.14/1,428.44 = 327.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.14x = 1,428.44 × 327.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.14x = 467,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,708.90/952.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.22

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