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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.77, 1,429.47 and 432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.77, 1,429.47 and 432.87 is: 649.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.77 : 1,429.47 = 432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.77/1,429.47 = 432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.77x = 1,429.47 × 432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.77x = 618,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,774.68/952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.45

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