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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.76, 1,427.40 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.76, 1,427.40 and 457.68 is: 686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.76 : 1,427.40 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.76/1,427.40 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.76x = 1,427.40 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.76x = 653,292.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,292.43/951.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.40

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