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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.19, 1,427.24 and 463.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.19, 1,427.24 and 463.97 is: 696.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.19 : 1,427.24 = 463.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.19/1,427.24 = 463.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.19x = 1,427.24 × 463.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.19x = 662,197.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,197.79/951.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.18

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