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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.07, 1,425.05 and 300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.07, 1,425.05 and 300.75 is: 451.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.07 : 1,425.05 = 300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.07/1,425.05 = 300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.07x = 1,425.05 × 300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.07x = 428,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,582.28/950.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.11

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