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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,426.61 and 403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,426.61 and 403.52 is: 605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,426.61 = 403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,426.61 = 403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,426.61 × 403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 575,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,665.67/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.14

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