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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.54, 1,426.86 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.54, 1,426.86 and 302.10 is: 453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.54 : 1,426.86 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.54/1,426.86 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.54x = 1,426.86 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.54x = 431,054.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,054.41/951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.01

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