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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.16, 1,425.28 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.16, 1,425.28 and 300.88 is: 451.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.16 : 1,425.28 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.16/1,425.28 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.16x = 1,425.28 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.16x = 428,838.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,838.25/950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.33

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