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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.48, 1,427.76 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.48, 1,427.76 and 404.19 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.48 : 1,427.76 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.48/1,427.76 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.48x = 1,427.76 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.48x = 577,086.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,086.31/951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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