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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.57, 1,427.01 and 403.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.57, 1,427.01 and 403.79 is: 605.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.57 : 1,427.01 = 403.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.57/1,427.01 = 403.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.57x = 1,427.01 × 403.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.57x = 576,205.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,205.23/951.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.53

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