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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.69, 1,427.69 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.69, 1,427.69 and 403.88 is: 605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.69 : 1,427.69 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.69/1,427.69 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.69x = 1,427.69 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.69x = 576,615.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,615.44/951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.89

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