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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.91, 1,426.88 and 464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.91, 1,426.88 and 464.36 is: 696.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.91 : 1,426.88 = 464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.91/1,426.88 = 464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.91x = 1,426.88 × 464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.91x = 662,580.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,580.02/951.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.06

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