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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.28, 1,426.33 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.28, 1,426.33 and 326.34 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.28 : 1,426.33 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.28/1,426.33 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.28x = 1,426.33 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.28x = 465,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,468.94/951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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