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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,426.56 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,426.56 and 403.44 is: 604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,426.56 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,426.56 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,426.56 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 575,531.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,531.37/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.73

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