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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,426.23 and 301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,426.23 and 301.53 is: 452.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,426.23 = 301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,426.23 = 301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,426.23 × 301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 430,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,051.13/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.21

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