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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.81, 1,425.21 and 463.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.81, 1,425.21 and 463.65 is: 694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.81 : 1,425.21 = 463.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.81/1,425.21 = 463.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.81x = 1,425.21 × 463.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.81x = 660,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,798.62/951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.25

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