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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.19, 1,429.09 and 432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.19, 1,429.09 and 432.92 is: 649.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.19 : 1,429.09 = 432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.19/1,429.09 = 432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.19x = 1,429.09 × 432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.19x = 618,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,682.55/953.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.06

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