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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.42, 1,426.56 and 457.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.42, 1,426.56 and 457.59 is: 686.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.42 : 1,426.56 = 457.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.42/1,426.56 = 457.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.42x = 1,426.56 × 457.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.42x = 652,779.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,779.59/951.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.11

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