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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,427.10 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,427.10 and 438 is: 657.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,427.10 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,427.10 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,427.10 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 625,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,069.80/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.28

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