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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.32, 1,426.78 and 301.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.32, 1,426.78 and 301.90 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.32 : 1,426.78 = 301.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.32/1,426.78 = 301.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.32x = 1,426.78 × 301.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.32x = 430,744.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,744.88/951.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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