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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.07, 1,426.44 and 301.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.07, 1,426.44 and 301.66 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.07 : 1,426.44 = 301.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.07/1,426.44 = 301.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.07x = 1,426.44 × 301.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.07x = 430,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,299.89/951.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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