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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.40, 1,427.58 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.40, 1,427.58 and 302.44 is: 453.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.40 : 1,427.58 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.40/1,427.58 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.40x = 1,427.58 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.40x = 431,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,757.30/951.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.81

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