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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,426.84 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,426.84 and 301.80 is: 452.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,426.84 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,426.84 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,426.84 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 430,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,620.31/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.78

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