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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.27, 1,426.94 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.27, 1,426.94 and 301.94 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.27 : 1,426.94 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.27/1,426.94 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.27x = 1,426.94 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.27x = 430,850.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,850.26/951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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