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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.92, 1,426.68 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.92, 1,426.68 and 403.84 is: 605.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.92 : 1,426.68 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.92/1,426.68 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.92x = 1,426.68 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.92x = 576,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,150.45/951.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.25

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