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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.12, 1,426.68 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.12, 1,426.68 and 403.32 is: 604.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.12 : 1,426.68 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.12/1,426.68 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.12x = 1,426.68 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.12x = 575,408.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,408.58/951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.98

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