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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.88, 1,427.58 and 403.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.88, 1,427.58 and 403.78 is: 605.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.88 : 1,427.58 = 403.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.88/1,427.58 = 403.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.88x = 1,427.58 × 403.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.88x = 576,428.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,428.25/951.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.57

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