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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.35, 1,427.08 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.35, 1,427.08 and 302.04 is: 453.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.35 : 1,427.08 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.35/1,427.08 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.35x = 1,427.08 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.35x = 431,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,035.24/951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.08

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