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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.08, 1,426.86 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.08, 1,426.86 and 403.28 is: 605.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.08 : 1,426.86 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.08/1,426.86 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.08x = 1,426.86 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.08x = 575,416.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,416.97/951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.02

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