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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,426.65 and 301.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,426.65 and 301.69 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,426.65 = 301.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,426.65 = 301.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,426.65 × 301.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 430,406.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,406.04/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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