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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.54, 1,426.95 and 403.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.54, 1,426.95 and 403.98 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.54 : 1,426.95 = 403.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.54/1,426.95 = 403.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.54x = 1,426.95 × 403.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.54x = 576,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,459.26/951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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