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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.57, 1,424.94 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.57, 1,424.94 and 300.86 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.57 : 1,424.94 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.57/1,424.94 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.57x = 1,424.94 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.57x = 428,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,698.82/950.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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