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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.27, 1,426.97 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.27, 1,426.97 and 403.53 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.27 : 1,426.97 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.27/1,426.97 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.27x = 1,426.97 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.27x = 575,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,825.20/951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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