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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.19, 1,426.82 and 301.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.19, 1,426.82 and 301.97 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.19 : 1,426.82 = 301.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.19/1,426.82 = 301.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.19x = 1,426.82 × 301.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.19x = 430,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,858.89/951.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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