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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,425.50 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,425.50 and 301.08 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,425.50 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,425.50 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,425.50 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 429,189.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,189.54/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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