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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.21, 1,426.86 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.21, 1,426.86 and 302.00 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.21 : 1,426.86 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.21/1,426.86 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.21x = 1,426.86 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.21x = 430,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,905.72/951.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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