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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,425.34 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,425.34 and 488.08 is: 731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,425.34 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,425.34 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,425.34 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 695,679.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,679.95/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.52

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