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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.54, 1,427.51 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.54, 1,427.51 and 302.32 is: 453.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.54 : 1,427.51 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.54/1,427.51 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.54x = 1,427.51 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.54x = 431,564.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,564.82/951.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.54

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