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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.15, 1,427.45 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.15, 1,427.45 and 489.32 is: 734.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.15 : 1,427.45 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.15/1,427.45 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.15x = 1,427.45 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.15x = 698,470.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,470.25/951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.34

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