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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.17, 1,429.13 and 604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.17, 1,429.13 and 604.64 is: 908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.17 : 1,429.13 = 604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.17/1,429.13 = 604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.17x = 1,429.13 × 604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.17x = 864,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,114.25/951.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.48

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