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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.71, 1,428.72 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.71, 1,428.72 and 431.75 is: 647.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.71 : 1,428.72 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.71/1,428.72 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.71x = 1,428.72 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.71x = 616,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,851.81/952.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.47

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