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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,427.33 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,427.33 and 335.06 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,427.33 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,427.33 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,427.33 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 478,236.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,236.67/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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