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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.69, 1,426.09 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.69, 1,426.09 and 301.38 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.69 : 1,426.09 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.69/1,426.09 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.69x = 1,426.09 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.69x = 429,795.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,795.00/950.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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