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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.65, 1,426.76 and 403.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.65, 1,426.76 and 403.48 is: 604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.65 : 1,426.76 = 403.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.65/1,426.76 = 403.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.65x = 1,426.76 × 403.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.65x = 575,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,659.97/951.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.91

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