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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.55, 1,426.54 and 403.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.55, 1,426.54 and 403.61 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.55 : 1,426.54 = 403.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.55/1,426.54 = 403.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.55x = 1,426.54 × 403.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.55x = 575,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,761.30/951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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