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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,427.12 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,427.12 and 403.44 is: 605.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,427.12 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,427.12 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,427.12 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 575,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,755.28/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.33

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