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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.60, 1,426.03 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.60, 1,426.03 and 301.42 is: 452.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.60 : 1,426.03 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.60/1,426.03 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.60x = 1,426.03 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.60x = 429,833.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,833.96/950.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.17

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