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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.52, 1,432.52 and 427.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.52, 1,432.52 and 427.59 is: 641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.52 : 1,432.52 = 427.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.52/1,432.52 = 427.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.52x = 1,432.52 × 427.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.52x = 612,529.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,529.09/954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.71

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