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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.11, 1,426.86 and 301.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.11, 1,426.86 and 301.89 is: 452.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.11 : 1,426.86 = 301.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.11/1,426.86 = 301.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.11x = 1,426.86 × 301.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.11x = 430,754.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,754.77/951.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.90

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