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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.46, 1,428.71 and 327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.46, 1,428.71 and 327.91 is: 491.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.46 : 1,428.71 = 327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.46/1,428.71 = 327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.46x = 1,428.71 × 327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.46x = 468,488.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,488.30/952.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.87

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