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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.01, 1,426.74 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.01, 1,426.74 and 301.74 is: 452.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.01 : 1,426.74 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.01/1,426.74 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.01x = 1,426.74 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.01x = 430,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,503.02/951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.68

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