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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.36, 1,427.10 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.36, 1,427.10 and 403.86 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.36 : 1,427.10 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.36/1,427.10 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.36x = 1,427.10 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.36x = 576,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,348.61/951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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