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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,427.05 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,427.05 and 301.88 is: 452.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,427.05 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,427.05 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,427.05 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 430,801.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,801.80/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.86

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