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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.49, 1,426.99 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.49, 1,426.99 and 302.23 is: 453.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.49 : 1,426.99 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.49/1,426.99 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.49x = 1,426.99 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.49x = 431,279.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,279.19/951.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.27

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