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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.86, 1,427.36 and 403.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.86, 1,427.36 and 403.76 is: 605.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.86 : 1,427.36 = 403.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.86/1,427.36 = 403.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.86x = 1,427.36 × 403.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.86x = 576,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,312.42/951.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.46

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