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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,426.80 and 403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,426.80 and 403.23 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,426.80 = 403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,426.80 = 403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,426.80 × 403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 575,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,332.40/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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