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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.45, 1,426.59 and 403.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.45, 1,426.59 and 403.32 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.45 : 1,426.59 = 403.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.45/1,426.59 = 403.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.45x = 1,426.59 × 403.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.45x = 575,372.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,372.28/951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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