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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.51, 1,425.91 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.51, 1,425.91 and 301.19 is: 451.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.51 : 1,425.91 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.51/1,425.91 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.51x = 1,425.91 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.51x = 429,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,469.83/950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.83

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