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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,429.53 and 628.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,429.53 and 628.48 is: 944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,429.53 = 628.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,429.53 = 628.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,429.53 × 628.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 898,431.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,431.01/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.68

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