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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.61, 1,428.09 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.61, 1,428.09 and 335.83 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.61 : 1,428.09 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.61/1,428.09 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.61x = 1,428.09 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.61x = 479,595.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,595.46/951.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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