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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.94, 1,426.65 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.94, 1,426.65 and 301.68 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.94 : 1,426.65 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.94/1,426.65 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.94x = 1,426.65 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.94x = 430,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,391.77/950.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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