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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.35, 1,427.02 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.35, 1,427.02 and 302.06 is: 453.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.35 : 1,427.02 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.35/1,427.02 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.35x = 1,427.02 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.35x = 431,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,048.47/951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.09

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