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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.32, 1,424.76 and 300.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.32, 1,424.76 and 300.68 is: 450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.32 : 1,424.76 = 300.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.32/1,424.76 = 300.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.32x = 1,424.76 × 300.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.32x = 428,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,396.84/950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.79

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