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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.45, 1,427.91 and 432.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.45, 1,427.91 and 432.19 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.45 : 1,427.91 = 432.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.45/1,427.91 = 432.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.45x = 1,427.91 × 432.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.45x = 617,128.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,128.42/952.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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