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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,427.40 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,427.40 and 335.19 is: 502.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,427.40 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,427.40 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,427.40 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 478,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,450.21/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.85

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