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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.20, 1,427.28 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.20, 1,427.28 and 438.24 is: 657.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.20 : 1,427.28 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.20/1,427.28 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.20x = 1,427.28 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.20x = 625,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,491.19/951.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.58

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