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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.62, 1,427.70 and 431.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.62, 1,427.70 and 431.88 is: 647.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.62 : 1,427.70 = 431.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.62/1,427.70 = 431.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.62x = 1,427.70 × 431.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.62x = 616,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,595.08/952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.26

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