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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.14, 1,426.01 and 402.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.14, 1,426.01 and 402.98 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.14 : 1,426.01 = 402.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.14/1,426.01 = 402.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.14x = 1,426.01 × 402.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.14x = 574,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,644.36/951.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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