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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.00, 1,425.15 and 300.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.00, 1,425.15 and 300.65 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.00 : 1,425.15 = 300.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.00/1,425.15 = 300.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.00x = 1,425.15 × 300.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.00x = 428,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,464.22/950.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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