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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.36, 1,428.51 and 432.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.36, 1,428.51 and 432.25 is: 648.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.36 : 1,428.51 = 432.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.36/1,428.51 = 432.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.36x = 1,428.51 × 432.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.36x = 617,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,473.45/952.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.36

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