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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.75, 1,428.10 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.75, 1,428.10 and 404.06 is: 606.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.75 : 1,428.10 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.75/1,428.10 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.75x = 1,428.10 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.75x = 577,029.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,029.94/951.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.28

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