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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.75, 1,426.13 and 301.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.75, 1,426.13 and 301.49 is: 452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.75 : 1,426.13 = 301.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.75/1,426.13 = 301.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.75x = 1,426.13 × 301.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.75x = 429,963.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,963.93/950.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.24

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