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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.22, 1,425.27 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.22, 1,425.27 and 300.78 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.22 : 1,425.27 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.22/1,425.27 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.22x = 1,425.27 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.22x = 428,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,692.71/950.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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