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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.10, 1,426.78 and 463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.10, 1,426.78 and 463.82 is: 695.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.10 : 1,426.78 = 463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.10/1,426.78 = 463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.10x = 1,426.78 × 463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.10x = 661,769.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,769.10/951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.79

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