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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.71, 1,427.58 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.71, 1,427.58 and 403.88 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.71 : 1,427.58 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.71/1,427.58 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.71x = 1,427.58 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.71x = 576,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,563.87/951.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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