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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.41, 1,427.14 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.41, 1,427.14 and 302.14 is: 453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.41 : 1,427.14 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.41/1,427.14 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.41x = 1,427.14 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.41x = 431,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,198.24/951.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.22

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