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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.40, 1,426.98 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.40, 1,426.98 and 302.20 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.40 : 1,426.98 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.40/1,426.98 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.40x = 1,426.98 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.40x = 431,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,233.36/951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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