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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.10, 1,429.04 and 604.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.10, 1,429.04 and 604.60 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.10 : 1,429.04 = 604.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.10/1,429.04 = 604.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.10x = 1,429.04 × 604.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.10x = 863,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,997.58/951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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