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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.67, 1,425.74 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.67, 1,425.74 and 301.32 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.67 : 1,425.74 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.67/1,425.74 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.67x = 1,425.74 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.67x = 429,602.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,602.47/950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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