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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.55, 1,427.17 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.55, 1,427.17 and 302.20 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.55 : 1,427.17 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.55/1,427.17 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.55x = 1,427.17 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.55x = 431,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,290.77/951.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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