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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.94, 1,427.56 and 404.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.94, 1,427.56 and 404.17 is: 606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.94 : 1,427.56 = 404.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.94/1,427.56 = 404.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.94x = 1,427.56 × 404.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.94x = 576,967.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,967.77/951.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.10

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