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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.15, 1,425.78 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.15, 1,425.78 and 301.40 is: 451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.15 : 1,425.78 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.15/1,425.78 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.15x = 1,425.78 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.15x = 429,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,722.96/951.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.79

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