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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.97, 1,426.61 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.97, 1,426.61 and 301.86 is: 452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.97 : 1,426.61 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.97/1,426.61 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.97x = 1,426.61 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.97x = 430,637.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,637.25/950.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.84

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