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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.32, 1,427.12 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.32, 1,427.12 and 464.04 is: 696.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.32 : 1,427.12 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.32/1,427.12 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.32x = 1,427.12 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.32x = 662,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,240.76/951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.13

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