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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.23, 1,426.71 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.23, 1,426.71 and 403.34 is: 604.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.23 : 1,426.71 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.23/1,426.71 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.23x = 1,426.71 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.23x = 575,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,442.08/951.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.95

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