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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.41, 1,427.02 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.41, 1,427.02 and 302.10 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.41 : 1,427.02 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.41/1,427.02 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.41x = 1,427.02 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.41x = 431,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,094.10/951.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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