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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.02, 1,426.60 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.02, 1,426.60 and 301.75 is: 452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.02 : 1,426.60 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.02/1,426.60 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.02x = 1,426.60 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.02x = 430,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,475.68/951.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.65

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