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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.97, 1,429.63 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.97, 1,429.63 and 432.95 is: 649.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.97 : 1,429.63 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.97/1,429.63 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.97x = 1,429.63 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.97x = 618,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,958.31/952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.50

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