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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.72, 1,426.02 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.72, 1,426.02 and 301.28 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.72 : 1,426.02 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.72/1,426.02 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.72x = 1,426.02 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.72x = 429,631.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,631.31/950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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