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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,427.13 and 488.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,427.13 and 488.70 is: 733.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,427.13 = 488.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,427.13 = 488.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,427.13 × 488.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 697,438.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,438.43/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.14

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