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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.28, 1,425.62 and 488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.28, 1,425.62 and 488.08 is: 731.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.28 : 1,425.62 = 488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.28/1,425.62 = 488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.28x = 1,425.62 × 488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.28x = 695,816.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,816.61/951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.45

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