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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,425.93 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,425.93 and 402.94 is: 604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,425.93 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,425.93 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,425.93 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 574,564.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,564.23/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.14

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