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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.69, 1,425.63 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.69, 1,425.63 and 301.34 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.69 : 1,425.63 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.69/1,425.63 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.69x = 1,425.63 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.69x = 429,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,599.34/950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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