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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,425.26 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,425.26 and 300.86 is: 451.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,425.26 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,425.26 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,425.26 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 428,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,803.72/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.31

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