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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.20, 1,425.54 and 300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.20, 1,425.54 and 300.88 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.20 : 1,425.54 = 300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.20/1,425.54 = 300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.20x = 1,425.54 × 300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.20x = 428,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,916.48/950.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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