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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.81, 1,426.19 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.81, 1,426.19 and 301.54 is: 452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.81 : 1,426.19 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.81/1,426.19 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.81x = 1,426.19 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.81x = 430,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,052.63/950.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.30

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