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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.65, 1,428.30 and 432.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.65, 1,428.30 and 432.63 is: 648.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.65 : 1,428.30 = 432.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.65/1,428.30 = 432.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.65x = 1,428.30 × 432.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.65x = 617,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,925.43/952.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.64

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