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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.12, 1,427.04 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.12, 1,427.04 and 438 is: 657.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.12 : 1,427.04 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.12/1,427.04 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.12x = 1,427.04 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.12x = 625,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,043.52/951.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.17

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