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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.77, 1,427.60 and 403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.77, 1,427.60 and 403.85 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.77 : 1,427.60 = 403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.77/1,427.60 = 403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.77x = 1,427.60 × 403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.77x = 576,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,534.24/951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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