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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.38, 1,426.80 and 301.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.38, 1,426.80 and 301.94 is: 452.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.38 : 1,426.80 = 301.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.38/1,426.80 = 301.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.38x = 1,426.80 × 301.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.38x = 430,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,807.99/951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.82

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