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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.44, 1,427.14 and 403.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.44, 1,427.14 and 403.54 is: 605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.44 : 1,427.14 = 403.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.44/1,427.14 = 403.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.44x = 1,427.14 × 403.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.44x = 575,908.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,908.08/951.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.30

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