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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.50, 1,427.88 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.50, 1,427.88 and 438.50 is: 658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.50 : 1,427.88 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.50/1,427.88 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.50x = 1,427.88 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.50x = 626,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,125.38/951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.04

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