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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.98, 1,426.68 and 404.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.98, 1,426.68 and 404.69 is: 606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.98 : 1,426.68 = 404.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.98/1,426.68 = 404.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.98x = 1,426.68 × 404.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.98x = 577,356.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,356.00/951.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.48

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