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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.88, 1,426.50 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.88, 1,426.50 and 301.56 is: 452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.88 : 1,426.50 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.88/1,426.50 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.88x = 1,426.50 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.88x = 430,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,175.34/950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.40

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