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Nearest Approximation to the Solar System Assuming That Orbital Periods of Adjacent Planets Are in the Exact Ratio n:m and That Neptune's Location Is Fixed to Set the Overall Scale
| Inner planet | Outer planet | n | m | a true (AU) | a predicted (AU) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury | Venus | 2 | 5 | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Venus | Earth | 3 | 5 | 0.72 | 0.67 |
| Earth | Mars | 1 | 2 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Mars | Jupiter | 1 | 6 | 1.52 | 1.50 |
| Jupiter | Saturn | 2 | 5 | 5.20 | 4.94 |
| Saturn | Uranus | 1 | 3 | 9.54 | 9.11 |
| Uranus | Neptune | 1 | 2 | 19.19 | 18.94 |
| Neptune | 30.07 | 30.07 |
