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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.29, 1,426.86 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.29, 1,426.86 and 302.03 is: 453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.29 : 1,426.86 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.29/1,426.86 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.29x = 1,426.86 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.29x = 430,954.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,954.53/951.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.02

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