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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.89, 1,426.45 and 464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.89, 1,426.45 and 464.39 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.89 : 1,426.45 = 464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.89/1,426.45 = 464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.89x = 1,426.45 × 464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.89x = 662,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,429.12/951.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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