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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.22, 1,426.74 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.22, 1,426.74 and 302.38 is: 453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.22 : 1,426.74 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.22/1,426.74 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.22x = 1,426.74 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.22x = 431,417.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,417.64/951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.54

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