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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.28, 1,425.04 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.28, 1,425.04 and 457 is: 684.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.28 : 1,425.04 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.28/1,425.04 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.28x = 1,425.04 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.28x = 651,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,243.28/951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.60

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