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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,426.44 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,426.44 and 301.68 is: 452.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,426.44 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,426.44 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,426.44 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 430,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,328.42/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.49

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