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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.43, 1,427.34 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.43, 1,427.34 and 403.48 is: 605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.43 : 1,427.34 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.43/1,427.34 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.43x = 1,427.34 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.43x = 575,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,903.14/951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.30

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