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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.86, 1,426.50 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.86, 1,426.50 and 301.54 is: 452.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.86 : 1,426.50 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.86/1,426.50 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.86x = 1,426.50 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.86x = 430,146.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,146.81/950.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.38

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