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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.29, 1,425.30 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.29, 1,425.30 and 300.94 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.29 : 1,425.30 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.29/1,425.30 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.29x = 1,425.30 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.29x = 428,929.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,929.78/950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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