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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.13, 1,426.87 and 438.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.13, 1,426.87 and 438.13 is: 657.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.13 : 1,426.87 = 438.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.13/1,426.87 = 438.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.13x = 1,426.87 × 438.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.13x = 625,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,147.42/951.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.27

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