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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.48, 1,425.86 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.48, 1,425.86 and 301.36 is: 452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.48 : 1,425.86 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.48/1,425.86 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.48x = 1,425.86 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.48x = 429,688.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,688.53/950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.08

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