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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,426.50 and 403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,426.50 and 403.56 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,426.50 = 403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,426.50 = 403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,426.50 × 403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 575,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,678.34/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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