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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.52, 1,427.37 and 302.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.52, 1,427.37 and 302.35 is: 453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.52 : 1,427.37 = 302.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.52/1,427.37 = 302.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.52x = 1,427.37 × 302.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.52x = 431,565.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,565.32/951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.55

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