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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.66, 1,426.01 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.66, 1,426.01 and 301.40 is: 452.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.66 : 1,426.01 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.66/1,426.01 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.66x = 1,426.01 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.66x = 429,790.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,790.78/950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.10

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