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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.74, 1,425.80 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.74, 1,425.80 and 301.32 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.74 : 1,425.80 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.74/1,425.80 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.74x = 1,425.80 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.74x = 429,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,622.81/950.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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