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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.85, 1,426.35 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.85, 1,426.35 and 301.65 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.85 : 1,426.35 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.85/1,426.35 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.85x = 1,426.35 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.85x = 430,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,258.48/950.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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