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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,426.02 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,426.02 and 402.96 is: 604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,426.02 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,426.02 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,426.02 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 574,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,629.02/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.20

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