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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.45, 1,427.24 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.45, 1,427.24 and 403.08 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.45 : 1,427.24 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.45/1,427.24 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.45x = 1,427.24 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.45x = 575,291.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,291.90/951.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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