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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.28, 1,424.91 and 487.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.28, 1,424.91 and 487.65 is: 730.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.28 : 1,424.91 = 487.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.28/1,424.91 = 487.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.28x = 1,424.91 × 487.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.28x = 694,857.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,857.36/951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.44

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