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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.90, 1,429.70 and 432.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.90, 1,429.70 and 432.86 is: 649.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.90 : 1,429.70 = 432.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.90/1,429.70 = 432.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.90x = 1,429.70 × 432.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.90x = 618,850.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,850.63/952.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.44

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