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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.70, 1,427.58 and 403.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.70, 1,427.58 and 403.12 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.70 : 1,427.58 = 403.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.70/1,427.58 = 403.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.70x = 1,427.58 × 403.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.70x = 575,486.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,486.05/951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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