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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.84, 1,426.80 and 439.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.84, 1,426.80 and 439.20 is: 658.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.84 : 1,426.80 = 439.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.84/1,426.80 = 439.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.84x = 1,426.80 × 439.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.84x = 626,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,650.56/951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.36

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