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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.50, 1,427.42 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.50, 1,427.42 and 302.20 is: 453.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.50 : 1,427.42 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.50/1,427.42 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.50x = 1,427.42 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.50x = 431,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,366.32/951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.35

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