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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.47, 1,428.47 and 327.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.47, 1,428.47 and 327.69 is: 491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.47 : 1,428.47 = 327.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.47/1,428.47 = 327.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.47x = 1,428.47 × 327.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.47x = 468,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,095.33/952.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.46

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