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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.27, 1,426.91 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.27, 1,426.91 and 302.01 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.27 : 1,426.91 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.27/1,426.91 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.27x = 1,426.91 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.27x = 430,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,939.58/951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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