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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.08, 1,426.86 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.08, 1,426.86 and 292.94 is: 439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.08 : 1,426.86 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.08/1,426.86 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.08x = 1,426.86 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.08x = 417,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,977.23/951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.48

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