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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.15, 1,425.29 and 300.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.15, 1,425.29 and 300.93 is: 451.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.15 : 1,425.29 = 300.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.15/1,425.29 = 300.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.15x = 1,425.29 × 300.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.15x = 428,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,911.02/950.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.42

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