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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,424.93 and 300.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,424.93 and 300.69 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,424.93 = 300.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,424.93 = 300.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,424.93 × 300.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 428,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,460.70/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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