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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.24, 1,427.02 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.24, 1,427.02 and 301.92 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.24 : 1,427.02 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.24/1,427.02 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.24x = 1,427.02 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.24x = 430,845.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,845.88/951.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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